Job Description

Top performing young finance professional sought for an incredible opportunity to join an award-winning investment boutique as an Investment Analyst. This team service both South Africa and global markets, so offer a fantastic scope for exposure. If a future as an investment analyst is what you're looking for, then we want to hear from you! Our client is looking for high-performing candidates with stellar track records and a genuine passion for the financial markets and continuous learning.Responsibilities:

• Industry and competitor case studies
• Sourcing and interviewing competitors, customers
• Searching local and global competitors, and establishing relationships
• Searching of articles written about a business highlighting competitive risks and advantages
• Researching management track record and history and reviewing annual reports
• Researching and providing opinion on ESG related issues
• Prepare letters to boards and investors expressing ESG
• Prepare risk reports, further develop risk tools and strategies
• Monitor news flow from various sources to the analyst team

Requirements:

• Minimum of a completed tertiary qualification at no less than honours level, with a preference to CA(SA) qualified candidates, whether qualifying towards the end of 2024 or maximum 2 years post articles experience
• Must have a stellar academic track record and top performer during articles
• Genuine interest in a career within investments
• Excellent relationship building skills
• High attention to detail
• Highly numerate and analytical thinker
• Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Good team player

This is an Employment Equity designated opportunity, in line with our clients EE requirements.Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful for this particular role. Please do though continue to follow us online and apply for suitable opportunities.

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