JENNIFER OGWA AUDU
Investment Research Analyst
Lagos
Summary
Investment Research Analyst with extensive buy-side and sell-side experience in equity research, risk analysis, portfolio construction, and financial modeling across emerging and global markets. Strong expertise in valuation, financial statement analysis, and performance evaluation effectively supports portfolio managers overseeing over NGN1 trillion in assets under management. Proven track record of delivering actionable investment insights that drive strategic decision-making for institutional clients. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and market knowledge to enhance investment strategies and optimize portfolio performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Buy-Side Research Analyst
First Asset Management
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2024 - Current
- Deliver equity, fixed income and macroeconomic research, including earnings reviews and ad-hoc investment notes.
- Support portfolio managers on portfolio construction, risk analysis, and capital allocation decisions across ₦1tn+ AUM.
- Conduct performance analysis and monitor portfolio exposures across asset classes.
- Develop investment strategies based on macroeconomic trends, valuation, and capital market analysis.
- Mentor junior analysts and ensure consistency in research quality and valuation methodology.
Sell-Side Research Analyst
FBNQuest Merchant Bank
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Conduct fundamental equity and financial statement analysis across multiple sectors.
- Build valuation and forecasting models (DCF, Comparable Companies, DDM).
- Issue buy, sell, and hold recommendations to institutional investors and asset managers.
- Provide timely market intelligence to support equity trading desk activity.
- Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
Investment Research Analyst
Meristem Securities Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Carried out research on fixed Income, equities, commodities, and global markets for investment opportunities.
- Conducted due diligence using thematic, sectoral, and macroeconomic research.
- Built valuation models and prepared investment reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
Quality Control and Production Supervisor
Beloxxi Industries Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2021 - 06.2022
Quality Control Intern
Seven Up Bottling Company PLC
Lagos, Lagos
09.2017 - 02.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi
Makurdi, Benue state01.2019
Skills
Equity & Fixed Income Research
Timeline
Buy-Side Research Analyst
First Asset Management
12.2024 - Current
Sell-Side Research Analyst
FBNQuest Merchant Bank
12.2023 - 11.2024
Investment Research Analyst
Meristem Securities Limited
07.2022 - 01.2024
Quality Control and Production Supervisor
Beloxxi Industries Limited
08.2021 - 06.2022
Quality Control Intern
Seven Up Bottling Company PLC
09.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi