Research Analyst at Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)

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 Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, is a leading African corporate and investment bank and part of one of the largest financial services groups in Africa. We offer our clients innovative, value-added advisory, funding, trading, corporate banking and principal investing solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Analyst

Job Requisition ID: R41849
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

  • To provide independent and high-impact macroeconomic, sectoral, and market research to inform investment decisions, enhance origination efforts, support clients’ decision-making and strengthen RMBN’s thought leadership position in the Nigerian market.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Conducting in-depth macroeconomic, financial market, and sectoral research to support RMBN’s credit, investment banking, markets, and treasury businesses.
  • Developing and maintaining economic models, forecasts, and databases tracking key indicators (GDP, inflation, exchange rates, interest rates, fiscal metrics, commodity prices, etc.).
  • Preparing timely research publications — including economic updates, market reports, thematic reports, and investment briefs — with clear, actionable insights where applicable.
  • Undertaking analysis, sector mapping, and policy impact assessments relevant to clients and strategic sectors (e.g., infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services).
  • Ensuring rigorous data integrity and consistency across research outputs.
  • Implementing best practices in analytical methodology, visualization, and presentation.
  • Supporting the development of RMBN’s thought leadership through participation in external forums, media engagements, and industry events.
  • Demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal improvement and encouraging the same in others.
  • Building and sustaining collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies across the bank.
  • Supporting senior management and coverage teams with analytical input for client pitches and investor briefings.
  • Monitoring global and regional trends, identifying risks and opportunities for RMBN and its clients.
  • Liaising with regulators, MDAs, and data agencies to ensure data accuracy and regulatory insight.

Experience & Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline.
  • A Master’s degree, CFA/FRM certification, or progress toward same is advantageous.
  • At least 5 years of work experience in macroeconomic or sector research, investment banking, asset management, or policy research environment.
  • Strong understanding of Nigeria’s macroeconomic and financial market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and sectoral drivers.
  • Understanding of macroeconomic and market dynamics in key West African markets, a plus.
  • Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
  • Demonstrable experience producing professional-grade research reports, models, and market commentaries.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical tools.

General Competencies:

  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities.
  • Skilled in economic modeling, data interpretation, and scenario analysis.
  • Deep awareness of market trends, and investment implications as well as ability to translate research into actionable commercial insights.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure.
  • Collaborative mindset and strong ethical grounding.
  • Exceptional business writing and data visualization skills; able to distill complex insights into clear narratives.
  • Confident presenter — comfortable engaging technical, external or senior audiences.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline  9th January, 2026.

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