Job Location:
Aleppo, Syria
Reporting To:
Works under the supervision of the Financial Manager or Portfolio Manager
Job Summary:
The Financial Analyst serves as the mastermind behind the company’s investment decisions, integrating advanced quantitative skills with a strategic understanding of financial markets. The analyst is responsible for analyzing financial data and risks to provide strategic insights that support sound and effective investment decisions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Financial and Investment Analysis
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of companies and markets.
- Evaluate the financial performance of potential investments.
- Build financial models such as DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) and Valuation Multiples.
- Monitor macroeconomic indicators and assess their impact on the investment portfolio.
- Utilize advanced techniques such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for data analysis and financial forecasting.
- Support for Investment Decision-Making
- Prepare buy/sell/hold recommendations for securities based on financial analysis.
- Analyze various market sectors and identify suitable investment opportunities.
- Provide strategic investment insights to portfolio managers to support decision-making processes.
- Report and Research Preparation
- Write analytical reports on company performance, the financial sector, and the broader market.
- Prepare presentations for senior management and clients, offering clear strategic insights.
- Periodically update financial databases to ensure data accuracy.
- Performance Monitoring
- Analyze portfolio returns against market benchmarks.
- Periodically evaluate investment performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Identify market patterns and trends to guide future investment strategies.
- Compliance and Oversight
- Ensure investment recommendations and decisions comply with the company’s internal policies.
- Review and assess regulatory requirements for investments to ensure compliance with local and international laws.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Academic Qualifications
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- Professional certifications (preferred):
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).
- FRM (Financial Risk Manager) for those specializing in investment risks.
- MBA with a focus on Finance.
- Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, Solver), Power BI, and other analytical tools.
- Experience using platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and FactSet for financial data analysis.
- Deep understanding of financial valuation concepts and forecasting models.
- Strong knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP).
- Personal Skills
- Exceptional analytical abilities: the capacity to interpret and analyze financial data and make evidence-based decisions.
- Attention to detail and accuracy: high ability to ensure precision in data and analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills: delivering reports and presentations clearly and accurately to management and clients.
- Time management under pressure: working efficiently under tight deadlines and achieving performance goals.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team: collaborating and coordinating with diverse teams to achieve successful investment outcomes.
Work Environment
- Work in a dynamic environment involving interaction with multidisciplinary teams.
- Potential travel to study target markets and gather field data.
- Preparation of presentations and workshops for investors and decision-makers.
