Research Analyst

BankIslami Pakistan Limited

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PKR. 50,000 - 125,000/Month

Sector/Industry Analysis:

Conduct detailed research and analysis on assigned sectors/industries, including but not limited to financial performance, market trends, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic factors.
Develop reports and forecasts to support credit decisions and strategic planning.

Financial Modeling & Data Analysis:

Build and maintain financial models to assess industry trends, sector performance, and potential impacts on the bank’s portfolio.
Analyze key financial ratios, industry benchmarks, and economic indicators to support the risk assessment process.

Risk Assessment:

Assess sector-specific risks and advise on appropriate risk mitigation strategies for the bank’s lending, investment, and portfolio management decisions.
Work closely with the Risk Management team to incorporate sectoral insights into risk models and sectoral lending limits.

Market & Regulatory Monitoring:

Stay updated on the latest market developments, government policies, and industry regulations that impact the sectors under review.
Provide timely updates and reports on significant events and regulatory changes affecting the bank's exposure to certain industries.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Collaborate with internal teams, including Corporate, SMEC, Credit, Investment, and Risk Management, to support sector-related decision-making.
Provide insights to relationship managers to help them understand industry-specific challenges and opportunities for clients.

Reporting:

Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on sector/industry performance, risks, and opportunities to senior management and other stakeholders.
Ensure timely submission of research reports for inclusion in board papers, management meetings, and credit committee reviews.

Industry Expertise Development:

Build and maintain a deep understanding of the assigned industries, including networking with industry experts, attending conferences, and keeping abreast of industry publications.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on the assigned sectors and provide training or briefings to other departments as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree or professional certification such as CFA preferred).
3 to 5 years of experience in industry research, credit analysis, or a similar role in banking or financial services.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends.
Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Familiarity with industry regulations, especially those related to banking and financial services.
Strong understanding of macroeconomic factors and their impact on industries.
Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and financial research tools.

Skills

Coordination Skills Data Research Communication

Job Details

Industry:

Banking/Financial Services

Functional Area:

Researcher

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Karachi, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Experience:

3 Years - 5 Years

Apply Before:

Nov 15, 2024

Posting Date:

Oct 14, 2024

BankIslami Pakistan Limited

Banking/Financial Services · 301-600 employees - Karachi

BankIslami Pakistan Limited is a dedicated Islamic commercial bank operational in Pakistan since April 7th, 2006. The bank offers a full range of Shariah compliant commercial banking products and services through a network of 100 plus branches all over Pakistan. BankIslami is sponsored by three financially sound and reputable groups which are: The DCD Group, Dubai Bank and Jahangir Siddiqui & Company Limited. The DCD Group is a UK based group which has played a pioneering role in setting up of institutions such as the Islamic Bank of Britain and European Islamic Investment Bank aside from partnering with Dallah Al-Baraka Bank in South Africa. Dubai Bank is one of the upcoming banks in the UAE, owned by Dubai Holdings, the investment arm of Government of Dubai and Emaar Properties, which is the largest real estate company in terms of capitalization in the region. Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd is the largest and most diversified financial services group in Pakistan with a track record of innovation and success. It has the distinction of sponsoring the first and largest asset management company, ABAMCO Limited and the first Islamic Fund in Pakistan. Recently JS Group has been at the forefront of starting a US$ 70m private equity fund in Pakistan. The Bank was formally listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange on April 17th, 2006. The Shariah Board of BankIslami consists of three renowned and distinguished Shariah scholars namely Justice (Retd) Muhammad Taqi Usmani, Prof Dr Fazlur Rahman and Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz. Mufti Irshad Ahmad is also the Shariah Adviser of the bank who works full-time with the management and guides them in issues pertaining to the Shariah. The business philosophy of BankIslami focuses on providing Shariah compliant products at par with better service and technology standards viz-a-viz conventional banks. In pursuit of this traditions BankIslami is the first commercial bank in Pakistan as well as in the region to deploy Biometric ATMs for its customer