Business Research Associate

About CRIF: CRIF's growth is driven by a global approach and vision. Established in 1988 in Bologna (Italy), CRIF has an important international presence, operating across four continents (Europe, America, Africa and Asia). CRIF specializes in credit information systems, business information and credit management solutions. Through our credit risk management services we offers banks, financial institutions, utility companies and businesses qualified support in every phase of the customer relationship. We leverage the capabilities of our credit management systems to help customers in better portfolio management and credit collection. This helps them create effective development strategies and enable successful acquisition. In the UAE & Egypt, CRIF Gulf offers a wide range of solutions for Risk Management & Finance, Operations, Sales and Marketing professionals. And some of the largest, most successful technology and service companies in the world embed our solutions within their offerings. CRIF Gulf is part of the Dun & Bradstreet Worldwide Network and represents Dun & Bradstreet in the UAE & Egypt. We are looking at growing our presence in the UAE & Egypt and our focus is on building a multi-cultural team. Please visit our website www.crif.com & www.crif.ae for more information. Job Description: Research Analyst Location: Egypt Position reports to: Team Leader Responsibilities: · Secondary research – To perform thorough research on companies based in UAE and gather all data · Primary research - Call subject companies and convince them to provide maximum information in order to perform due diligence

 · Document Validation – Collect documents such Audited Financial Statements and analyse the financial performance of the company

· Credit Analysis – Analyse the company based on financial and nonfinancial parameters

 · Report Writing – Prepare business information/due diligence reports and assign credit rating Competency Requirements:

 · Excellent calling and convincing skills

 · Good understanding of financial statements and analysis

 · Excellent oral & written communication and research skills

 · Excellent MS Excel skills

· Good understanding of Legal Structures, corporate linkages and company financials.

 · Basic knowledge of UAE market, economy and the major industries in the country (would be an added advantage) Qualification and Experience: ·

 Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in finance/ account/ business. ·

Minimum 1 -2 years of experience in similar industry · Good understanding of financial/Businesses models (Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale and Service industries

Responsibilities: · Secondary research – To perform thorough research on companies based in UAE and gather all data · Primary research - Call subject companies and convince them to provide maximum information in order to perform due diligence · Document Validation – Collect documents such Audited Financial Statements and analyse the financial performance of the company · Credit Analysis – Analyse the company based on financial and nonfinancial parameters · Report Writing – Prepare business information/due diligence reports and assign credit rating

Responsibilities: ·

 Secondary research – To perform thorough research on companies based in UAE and gather all data

· Primary research - Call subject companies and convince them to provide maximum information in order to perform due diligence

· Document Validation – Collect documents such Audited Financial Statements and analyse the financial performance of the company

· Credit Analysis – Analyse the company based on financial and nonfinancial parameters

· Report Writing – Prepare business information/due diligence reports and assign credit rating

Qualification and Experience: · Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in finance/ account/ business

. · Minimum 1 -2 years of experience in similar industry

· Good understanding of financial/Businesses models (Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale and Service industries

About CRIF: CRIF's growth is driven by a global approach and vision. Established in 1988 in Bologna (Italy), CRIF has an important international presence, operating across four continents (Europe, America, Africa and Asia). CRIF specializes in credit information systems, business information and credit management solutions. Through our credit risk management services we offers banks, financial institutions, utility companies and businesses qualified support in every phase of the customer relationship. We leverage the capabilities of our credit management systems to help customers in better portfolio management and credit collection. This helps them create effective development strategies and enable successful acquisition. In the UAE & Egypt, CRIF Gulf offers a wide range of solutions for Risk Management & Finance, Operations, Sales and Marketing professionals. And some of the largest, most successful technology and service companies in the world embed our solutions within their offerings. CRIF Gulf is part of the Dun & Bradstreet Worldwide Network and represents Dun & Bradstreet in the UAE & Egypt. We are looking at growing our presence in the UAE & Egypt and our focus is on building a multi-cultural team. Please visit our website www.crif.com & www.crif.ae for more information. Job Description: Research Analyst Location: Egypt Position reports to: Team Leader Responsibilities: · Secondary research – To perform thorough research on companies based in UAE and gather all data · Primary research - Call subject companies and convince them to provide maximum information in order to perform due diligence

 · Document Validation – Collect documents such Audited Financial Statements and analyse the financial performance of the company

· Credit Analysis – Analyse the company based on financial and nonfinancial parameters

 · Report Writing – Prepare business information/due diligence reports and assign credit rating Competency Requirements:

 · Excellent calling and convincing skills

 · Good understanding of financial statements and analysis

 · Excellent oral & written communication and research skills

 · Excellent MS Excel skills

· Good understanding of Legal Structures, corporate linkages and company financials.

 · Basic knowledge of UAE market, economy and the major industries in the country (would be an added advantage) Qualification and Experience: ·

 Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in finance/ account/ business. ·

Minimum 1 -2 years of experience in similar industry · Good understanding of financial/Businesses models (Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale and Service industries

Responsibilities: · Secondary research – To perform thorough research on companies based in UAE and gather all data · Primary research - Call subject companies and convince them to provide maximum information in order to perform due diligence · Document Validation – Collect documents such Audited Financial Statements and analyse the financial performance of the company · Credit Analysis – Analyse the company based on financial and nonfinancial parameters · Report Writing – Prepare business information/due diligence reports and assign credit rating

Responsibilities: ·

 Secondary research – To perform thorough research on companies based in UAE and gather all data

· Primary research - Call subject companies and convince them to provide maximum information in order to perform due diligence

· Document Validation – Collect documents such Audited Financial Statements and analyse the financial performance of the company

· Credit Analysis – Analyse the company based on financial and nonfinancial parameters

· Report Writing – Prepare business information/due diligence reports and assign credit rating

Qualification and Experience: · Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in finance/ account/ business

. · Minimum 1 -2 years of experience in similar industry

· Good understanding of financial/Businesses models (Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale and Service industries