Head of Research

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Company Details
Name:NCBA Group
Industry: Banking
Description: On 6th December 2018, it was announced that NIC Bank, an institution with a rich history of retail banking; and CBA Bank, a forerunner of innovation in the banking space, would be merging to form a new bank with unmatched strength, expertise and regional reach. ,,,, ,,,The new NCBA has harnessed the power of both NIC and CBA to create a bank that brings together the best of both worlds — from cutting edge mobile banking to good old-fashioned relationship management; from scalable business banking to financial services that grow as your business does; from best-in-class choice of products to investment solutions tailored to your specific needs. ,,,, ,,,Our extensive branch network and friendly service mean that you are part of the most universal yet personal bank in East Africa.
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Output

 

Research 40% Strategic Development: Contribute to the development of IB research strategy, including determining optimal report frequency, coverage scope, and distribution channels

Research Production: Deliver high-quality, commercially viable research products for dissemination across all company platforms and client touchpoints

Investment Identification: Proactively identify and analyze investment opportunities tailored to IB client portfolios and risk profiles

Analytical Support: Provide specialized analytical research and market insights to support broader banking operations and strategic initiatives

Advisory Collaboration: Partner with the advisory NCBA Investment Bank – Head of Research team to support client pitches, transaction processes, and strategic engagements through research-driven insights

Customer 30% Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key investors, including institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)

Corporate Relations: Establish and nurture robust relationships with management teams of companies under research coverage

Market Engagement: Collaborate with the brokerage team to plan and execute regular roadshows, presenting investment themes and company-specific opportunities to target audiences

Cross-Functional Partnership: Foster close collaboration with IB teams and broader bank divisions to ensure research outputs align with organizational objectives and customer needs.

Internal Business Processes

 

20% Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain rigorous quality standards to ensure all research products meet high quality and quantitative benchmarks while remaining relevant and responsive to current market conditions.

Learning and growth

10% Team Development: Assume full responsibility for the existing research team, developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to upskill, train, and mentor team members to enhance their analytical capabilities and professional growth.

Self: Assume full responsibility for own training both formal and on the job.

Ensure compliance with the ICIFA annual training requirements

Achieve NCBA Group Learning Hours’ objectives

Practical experience in use of MS Office applications.

Practical experience in financial modelling.

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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