Kuwait City, Kuwait

Senior Investment Analyst

 Job Description:

The Analyst job is to break down the Investments fundamentals then analyze its financial position in effort to interpret the investments financial dynamics and components in comparison to the markets economic trends and industry conditions in a fashion that can provide an insight position for decision makers going forward.

The analyst financial conclusions will provide the investment managers with sufficient knowledge and financial tools to facilitate for a more fundamental investment plans based on financial indicators supported by market trends. The analyst must present his analysis using spreadsheets, graphs and summarize the findings to the management and other involved team members.

  • Main Responsibilities:

1. Extensively analyzes financial information to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions, for use in making investment decisions: Gathers and analyzes company financial statements, industry, and investment cash flow, regulatory and economic information, to present financial predictions.
2. Research data concerning price, yield, stability, and future trends of investments.
3. Ability to read financial statements and cash flow to market trends.
4. Plays a crucial role in finance modelling
5. Reviews presentation and interprets the market trends.
6. Monitors the Memorandum write up for Investment Committee and Senior Management
7. Responsible for managing 4-7 portfolios.
8. Communicates with 3rd party and liaising with 3rd party service providers
9. Supports middle management in providing data about buying and selling investment positions to the company
10. Understands investment tools such as Real Estate, Private Equity, Sukuk, commodity, or portfolio management.
11. Participation in project work where applicable.

  • Education: Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting and professional certificate in CAIA. Masters degree or CFA, CMA are preferable.
  • Experience: 6-8 years of related experience in financial services /investment sector.
  • Qualifications and Skills: 
  • Ability to take ownership of investment implementation strategies and solve day-to-day financial issues.
  • Team player
  • Solid knowledge of financial statement analysis
  • Financial modeling
  • Prepare Presentations
  • Market research
  • Information Gathering
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Analysis and judgment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Relationship Management
  • Networking, influencing, collaborating communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  Required Skills:

Indicators Graphs Dynamics Modeling Fashion Portfolio Management Service Providers Strategic Thinking Analysis Financial Modeling Financial Services Investments Team Player Real Estate Ownership Spreadsheets Cash Flow Participation Reviews Components Financial Statements Market Research Cash Communication Skills Networking Presentations Education Accounting Research Finance Business Microsoft Office Communication Management