Kuwait Finance and Investment Hiring for Manager Research & Strategy Full Time

Job Description

Role Objective:
1. Provide research support to internal departments/ divisions based on available sources of research and first hand research on potential
market-moving events
2. To conduct specific research assignments on the economy, markets, industries, and competitors as directed by internal clients; and maintain
research database
3. To deliver accurate consolidated financial reporting; forecasting and analysis of the business and financial risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
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1. Provide research support to internal departments/divisions based on available sources of research and first hand research on potential
market-moving events
2. Conduct specific research assignments on the economy, markets, industries, and competitors as directed by internal clients; and
maintain research database
3. Deliver accurate consolidated financial reporting; forecasting and analysis of the business and financial risks and opportunities.
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1. Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of the business industry, and economic conditions
2. Interpret data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability, future trends in investment risks, and economic influences
3. Analyze financial information relating to specific companies, e.g. company results, profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow
statements to determine how an organization is positioned to deliver for investors
4. Conduct valuation of investments in companies by using different financial models
5. Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of developments in the fields of industrial knowledge, business, finance, and economic theory
6. Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments through the analysis of information obtained from financial
publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications, company sources, and personal
interviews.
7. Study the economic implications of factors such as natural disasters, weather, wars, etc. which might affect the performance of
companies and funds.
8. Prepare plans of action for investments based on financial analysis.
9. Conduct research activities to provide analysis of:
a. The direction of markets, and the relative attractions of investments in different sectors
b. The impact of economic influences on each industry and potential market-moving events
c. The macroeconomic factors that influence the economies of countries in Middle East and throughout the world, and forecast
movements in economic indicators, interest rates and currencies.
10. Support development of forecasting models on industry growth and market potential, etc.
11. Provide analysis of overall investment opportunities and provide information to the concerned divisions/ departments
12. Provide inputs to improving the overall investment process at KFIC, on an on-going basis
13. Recommend and implement frameworks for research to ensure compliance with current regulations
14. Develop alliances with external research agencies to source timely market information
15. Plan economic and business research projects to serve KFIC’s objectives and future initiatives.
16. Direct research to support potential investment opportunities / projects being evaluated
17. Direct market studies and feasibility studies for potential investment opportunities / projects being evaluated
18. Review and interpret the results of research, analyze impact of conclusions, and summarize and prepare comprehensive reports
19. Coordinate with other departments, assisting them with relevant technical studies and market analysis
20. Oversee research papers, presentations, and briefings, to relay findings to other departments, as well as investors
21. Drafting and writing research reports for fund manager or client use
22. Provide information to fund managers to position ideas and articulate about the risk or payoff for each recommendation made
23. Implementation of procedures and controls in Research and Strategy Unit. Ensure that all the transactions are in compliance with the set
policies and procedures
24. Keep abreast of all regulatory framework and implications (CMA, CBK, etc.)
25. Assist higher management in any other related tasks as required by business.
Kuwait Finance & Investment Company
Manager – Research & Strategy
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1. Monitor performance of direct reportees and guide them in managing their performance by providing appropriate feedback
2. Participate in the identification of training and development initiatives for all employees within the Department
3. Drive the engagement and satisfaction of all employees within the Department through holding periodic meetings to discuss the
achievements and address any employee issues and/or concerns.
4. Establish long-term and good relationship with the staff & clients of the company.
5. Maintain the confidentiality of customer information.
Education & Qualifications: Experience:
Bachelor degree in Finance or Economics and any related
professional certification i.e. Professional Researcher Certification
(PCR) Certification, etc.
A minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience with at least 2-3 years
of experience as Assistant Manager within the Research & Strategy
field in Banking or Financial institutions.
Language Skill: Computer Skills:
Fluent in English and Arabic 1. Good skills of MS – Office Management
2. Reporting Skills
Other conditions:
Valid work residency in Kuwait