Financial Services

Financial Analyst At Agusto & Co.

Agusto & Co.·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
Financial ServicesFull TimeOnsite
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About the job

  • The ideal candidates will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on financial and non-financial institutions as well as prepare research reports on various sectors of the Nigerian Economy. These candidates will also study and understand the macroeconomic environment of Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda.

Scope of the Job

  • Prepare credit rating reports on different institutions as assigned.
  • Act as Industry specialist on the industry assigned to him/her. This will include preparing research report(s) on this industry within the timeline agreed with the Head of Research and keeping abreast of developments in this industry.
  • Conduct Client Specific Research as assigned.
  • Facilitating training sessions on financial management related courses
  • Prepare periodic articles for publication on Agusto Market Intelligence (AMI) portal.
  • Support client specific consulting engagements when required.

Qualifications and Requirement

  • Good Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance or related fields
  • Relevant professional qualifications required (ACA, ACCA or CFA)
  • MBA or MSc and financial modelling skill will be an advantage.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience working as a credit/financial analyst in a reputable financial service organisation.
  • Good knowledge of macroeconomics
  • Excellent communication and business writing skills

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MAProfessional Certificate
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At a glance

Company

Agusto & Co.

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

August 28, 2026

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