Research Graduate Trainee - Apakan Securities Limited

Apakan Securities Ltd (“Apakan” or ASL) is a broker-dealer licenced and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Ghana (SEC) to engage in securities trading, brokerage and other financial advisory services.

Our mission is to ensure the well-being of our clients through the provision of superior financial solutions while maintaining high ethical standards; and to ensure the well-being of our employees through the provision of a secure work environment with equal opportunity for development and growth.

Our Research Department is seeking a self-motivated and analytical person for the role of a Research Graduate Trainee to join the team for National Service.

Location: Accra, Ghana

JOB ROLE:

The role requires the candidate to understand and interpret the macroeconomic landscape to provide excellent market insights to investors and clients. The role will also require a basic understanding of fixed income securities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Conducting capital market (fixed income and equity) research and providing recommendations on investment opportunities.
• Communicating market and investment ideas and concepts through writing and the use of graphs to a client base in a clear and timely manner.
• Developing and maintaining accurate databases for market research and analytics.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or any other related discipline.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge and use of MS Office suite, search engines, and other research tools.