NCBCM lauds strength of research programme
AFTER members of its team again emerged among top winners at the recently concluded Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Market Research Competition, NCB Capital Markets Limited (NCBCM) has lauded the success of its Research Analyst Programme.
The programme aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the financial market, assists talents in becoming a game-changer in the industry while producing well-rounded individuals. According to NCBCM, eight of 10 graduates have so far been permanently employed by NCB Jamaica Limited or one of its subsidiaries.
The company said it has also over the last few years consecutively managed to cop top prizes at the annual JSE competition, replicating its success this year when first and second-place titles were respectively awarded to two of its team members, Jamelia Jalaalwalikraam, research manager at NCBCM, and Nickard Swaby, research analyst at NCB Bank.
“Over the years, the company has heavily invested in nurturing and developing young talent. Since the inception of the NCBCM Research Analyst Programme in 2019, more than 10 tertiary students have been recruited and provided with holistic training across a wide range of financial sector areas including the local and overseas stock and bond markets,” said Annya Walker, vice-president for strategy, research, innovation and projects at NCBCM, noting that the outstanding performance of both team members have instilled a renewed level of pride in the organisation.
NCBCM, the wealth and asset management arm of NCB Jamaica Limited, are members of the larger NCB Financial Group.
“The entire NCB team is extremely proud of Jamelia and Nickard. The quality of their analyses, and commitment they’ve displayed certainly speaks volumes of the well-rounded professionals they are. Their remarkable performance in the competition is also a testament to the strength of the NCBCM Research Analyst Programme,” Walker said.
“Over the years, our research team has produced consecutive title winners in this competition. NCBCM stands committed to investing in people, honing world-class talent, and developing regional leaders of capital markets and securities industry of tomorrow,” she added.
An excited Jalaalwalikraam, who emerged ahead of 23 other contestants to walk away with the title of 2021/2022 JSE Market Research Competition winner, along with a cash prize of $300,000, said she was truly honoured and excited with the win.
“This win is an amazing achievement; the hard work I’ve poured into this journey has paid off. The JSE Market Research Competition provided a platform for me to hone and showcase my talent. It has certainly helped to boost my confidence and sharpen my skills, and has overall contributed positively to my development as a research professional, “she stated.
“Ever since I was given the opportunity to work as a junior research analyst at NCBCM through the Research Analyst Programme, I was being trained and prepared for the task. These types of analyses are what we prepare regularly for our clients to make informed and smart investment decisions,” added Swaby, who along with the runner-up title was awarded a cash prize of $150,000.