Research Associate

About this role

The role is for a Research Associate at Comercio Partners in Lagos. The position supports the firm’s investment management, advisory, and capital markets activities by delivering rigorous research across financial, economic, industry, and company data to inform investment decisions and business development. The role involves building financial models, producing research reports, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for management, clients, and stakeholders. It requires analysing markets, financial statements, and indicators, and supporting due diligence and strategy through data-driven insights. The employer focuses on trading fixed income and equities, financial advisory, and assets management for domestic and international investors in Sub-Saharan Africa.

What you would do

• Conduct research and analysis of financial markets, macro trends, industries, companies, and investment opportunities to inform strategy.
• Analyze financial statements, indicators, and market data to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, valuations, and analytical tools.
• Produce research reports, memoranda, market briefs, presentations, and updates for stakeholders.
• Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and trends to support decisions.
• Support due diligence by gathering and analysing relevant information for investments.
• Collaborate with investment, portfolio management, advisory, and business development teams.
• Maintain research databases and documentation to ensure data integrity.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior management, clients, and others.
• Contribute to improving research methodologies and reporting processes.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant investment research experience in the capital markets.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, valuation methods, macro indicators, and corporate analysis.
• Experience in financial modelling, company valuation, investment analysis, and data interpretation.
• Progress towards or possession of professional qualifications is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with the ability to derive commercial insights from data.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, valuation, forecasting, and investment analysis.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Capital IQ, Power BI, SQL or similar tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.

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