Head of Research – Black Star Group

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

▪️ Lead and manage the Research function, setting the strategic agenda for macroeconomic, sector, and company-level analysis

▪️ Define research priorities and coverage universe across asset classes (equities, fixed income, and alternative investments), ensuring alignment with client needs, trading activities, and portfolio strategies.

▪️ Develop and oversee the production of high-quality research outputs, including in-depth reports on macroeconomic trends, capital markets developments, industry dynamics, and investment opportunities within Ghana and key international markets.

▪️ Provide timely, data-driven, and actionable investment insights to support the Brokerage, Asset Management, and Investment Banking teams in decision-making, trade ideas, and client advisory.

▪️ Work closely with Portfolio Managers and Traders to translate research views into implementable strategies, including asset allocation guidance, security selection, and risk considerations.

▪️ Oversee the preparation and dissemination of regular market intelligence, including daily/weekly market updates, economic commentaries, earnings notes, and thematic reports.

▪️ Ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance of all research outputs with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including those of the Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana.

▪️ Drive the development of proprietary models, valuation frameworks, and analytical tools to enhance the depth and differentiation of the firm’s research offering.

▪️ Engage directly with institutional and high-net-worth clients, presenting investment ideas, market outlooks, and portfolio strategies to support client acquisition and retention.

▪️ Represent the firm at industry forums, investor conferences, media engagements, and client presentations, positioning the firm as a thought leader in the market.

▪️ Supervise, mentor, and develop junior research analysts, ensuring high standards of output, continuous learning, and succession planning within the team.

▪️ Collaborate with Compliance and Risk functions to ensure that all research activities adhere to ethical standards, information barriers, and market conduct rules.

Required Skills & Competencies

🔸 Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in research, strategy, or economics, preferably within financial services.
🔸 ACI Certificate
🔸 GISI Certificate
🔸 Strong background in economics, finance, or investment analysis.
🔸 Excellent quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
🔸 Proven ability to generate independent insights and actionable recommendations.
🔸 Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
🔸 A postgraduate qualification (e.g., CFA, MBA, MSc Finance/Economics) is an added advantage.


Send relevant documents to patricia.addy@blackstargroup.ai
Deadline: Friday, 30th April 2026