Job Description

LOCATION: Cape TownR HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE PLUS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSOur client is a licensed discretionary investment manager specialising in the management of investments for both institutional and retail investors. They have an enviable track record and have an awesome track record of success!. The company is a leading African asset manager. For generations, they have been at the forefront of helping people and institutions achieve their investment goals. It is this heritage of investing in local and global markets that makes us truly understand the importance of investing for a future that matters. That's why they relentlessly pursue investment excellence for their clients, while also being responsible stewards of the assets they manage. To deliver on their vision and mission, they invest in professionals with exceptional talent, passion and ethics and h help them unlock their potential in an environment where teams can galvanise and prosper over time.This role is suitable for appropriately qualified affirmative action candidates. You are a bit of a unicorn! You work across responsible investments and equities!You are keen to learn; resilient; able to voice our opinion in a professional manner and hold your own; yet humble and a team player!JOB DESCRIPTION WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:You will be responsible for integrating traditional equity research with long term investment research across macroeconomic, industry and responsible investment themes;

• Thematic research:

• You will be responsible for periodically publish in-house research on key research themes at a country, sector and company level to complement the investment process. These would be long term deep dive pieces into specific themes with the goal of generating investment insights;
• Company analysis:

• You will be responsible for fundamental equity analysis and providing investment recommendations;
• Sector research:

• You will be required to stay up to date on industry trends and regulatory developments;
• Engagement:

• You will be required to engage with companies and industry bodies to drive sustainable strategies, and to build and maintain relationships with clients and industry bodies, fostering trust and credibility;
• Public writing:

• You will be required to contribute to marketing and knowledge sharing initiatives by writing articles, presenting findings and attending conferences.

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• You have strong analytical skills, a voice of your own, a deep understanding of financial markets and a passion for research;
• You have a willingness to hold strong views lightly;
• You have the ability to communicate confidently and assertively while also valuing and encouraging diverse perspectives in a collaborative team environment;
• You have the ability to take and give critical feedback in a robust discussion;
• You have ability to balance multiple competing tasks at a given time;
• You have the ability to evaluate investments and back up your views with data and reason;
• You have a knack for identifying challenges and developing creative solutions to address them, especially under unexpected market conditions;
• You have excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in English, to articulate complex investment ideas and strategies clearly to colleagues, clients and stakeholders;
• You have the capacity to adapt to changing market dynamics, and client needs while remaining flexible;
• You have a willingness to be an effective team player to collaborate with colleagues, including equity analysts, portfolio managers and researchers to achieve common investment goals;
• You have the ability to handle high-pressure situations, market volatility and setbacks with composure and resilience;
• You have excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills;
• You have strong writing and presenting skills;
• You have a passion for research, markets and investments.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• You have a post-graduate qualification in finance, economics, engineering, physics, mathematics, environmental studies or a related field;
• You have advanced degrees (MBA, CFA qualification) - this would be a distinct advantage;
• You have a minimum of 5 years current, relevant demonstrated experience in research and financial analysis, with prior exposure to any engineering field, particularly in environmental, oil and gas, or mining sectors would be ideal;
• You have a strong understanding of markets, corporate finance and valuation;
• You have working knowledge of responsible investment frameworks.

Great opportunity. Superb team!

Claire Bourquin Recruitment Consultants