Investment and Business Analyst

About the Role

Wagwago Trading PLC seeks a dedicated Investment and Business Analyst to lead financial, market, technology, and engineering analyses for investment and consultancy projects. This role involves developing and monitoring data quality metrics, conducting advanced financial modeling, and identifying transaction synergies and risks to support organizational growth and client advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive business analysis to identify problems, opportunities, and solutions
• Perform market research, analyze data, and compile detailed study reports
• Identify and assess financial, technical, market, and operational risks
• Conduct securities research, portfolio analysis, and market trend assessments
• Evaluate investment opportunities for institutional, corporate, and retail clients
• Develop and design innovative funding and valuation models
• Conduct advanced financial modeling, analysis, and projections
• Prepare investment advisory reports aligned with client requirements and regulatory compliance
• Assess client business models, governance structures, and operational efficiency
• Define business requirements and report findings to stakeholders
• Recommend organizational improvements to support capital market readiness
• Support SMEs and corporates in restructuring for investment and growth
• Present findings to management, boards, and investors in clear, actionable formats
• Provide training and capacity-building sessions on business and investment analysis
• Monitor performance against deadlines and project milestones
• Support consultancy services by identifying and closing advisory opportunities

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities
• Market research and competitive analysis expertise
• Risk identification and mitigation strategy development
• Securities and portfolio analysis knowledge
• Business valuation experience
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Training and mentoring capabilities
• Project management and deadline tracking

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia