Business Research Analyst

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Responsibilities will include:

Market Research – Conduct continuous research on: target industries, growth sectors, economic trends, investment flows, manufacturing expansion, logistics growth, retail expansion, data centres, FMCG, pharmaceutical companies, regional investment policies, SEZ developments, infrastructure investments.
Company Intelligence- Develop comprehensive company profiles including revenue, ownership, geographic footprint, existing facilities, planned expansions, financial strength, etc.
Lead Generation- Generate qualified opportunities through building databases.
Industry Intelligence- Prepare: Monthly Industry Reports, Market Opportunity Reports, Sector Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Country Investment Briefs, Client Demand Reports, Client Profiles.
Sales Support- Support by: preparing prospect briefs, providing benchmark data, supporting financial modelling, providing SEZ intelligence, researching comparable transactions, supporting proposal preparation, preparing client meeting briefs.
Market Intelligence Database- Maintain databases covering the leading industry players and stakeholders
Event Participation- Represent the company at investment forums, trade missions, industry conferences.
Produce Monthly Industry Intelligence Report, Weekly Market Updates, Target Company Database, Decision Maker Database, Country Opportunity Reports, Competitor Analysis, Sector Deep-Dive Reports, Transaction Tracker, Market Opportunity Maps.
Decision Maker Mapping.

Skills and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Financial Analysis, Mathematics, Physics, Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
4–7 years in market research, business intelligence, strategy consulting, corporate finance or commercial real estate research.
Strong financial modelling experience (Excel or modelling software).
Experience in B2B market analysis and investment research.
Knowledge of industrial and commercial property markets across Africa is highly desirable.

Personal characteristics:

Exceptional work ethic.
Strong analytical and critical thinking. Commercial awareness. Curiosity and investigative mindset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to present information clearly in a report or presentation to senior management.
Good understanding of and ability to apply basic concepts in finance and economics.
Excellent attention to detail.
Mature, energetic, pragmatic and flexible approach, good commercial judgment.

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