Senior Research Analyst

Fempower Personnel

  • Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Purpose of the role:
As part of the Research and Innovation team the candidate will undertake research and provide information and investment ideas to the sector specialists and other investment teams.Duties:
  • Conducting fundamental and thematic research on sectors and industry.
  • Support Head: Research & Innovation and Sector Specialists through research, data analytics and financial modelling.
  • Prepare research reports that are aimed at enhancing knowledge based on various sectors and generating investment ideas.
  • Undertake thematic research into new and emerging industries to identify investment opportunities for the organisation.
  • Monitor global and domestic sector trends and developments to assess the impact of the portfolio.
  • Have an understanding of the macroeconomy and how it affects the different sectors.
  • Assist in developing sector and sub-sector investment strategies.
  • Provide market analysis and financial analysis for unlisted transactions. Form part of the due diligence team.
  • Undertake ad hoc research requests from EXCO and board subcommittees as well as investment divisions.
  • Sectors to be covered include manufacturing, ICT and transport.
  • Proficient user of Bloomberg or similar tools/ applications/platforms.
Requirements:
  • Post graduate qualification in commerce, accounting, finance, economics or equivalent.
  • Studying towards a CFA/CAIA/Masters degree or CFA/CAIA/Masters degree holder (Advantageous).
  • 5 - 7 years relevant investment and research experience. Be able to link sector research to asset class/investment implications.
  • FAIS RE 05 Certificate or must be obtained within 6 months of employment
  • Sector research experience is an advantage.
  • Flexible, responsive and self-starting personality with keen attention to detail and ability to work across different teams within the division.
  • Must possess the desire and ability to work in a collaborative and intensive team-orientated environment.
Competencies and skills:
  • Team player
  • Self-Starter
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Macroeconomics and sector knowledge
  • Planning and organising
  • Presentation skills
  • Financial analysis and interpretation
  • Financial modeling skills
  • Ability to undertake research
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong numerical skills
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Experience in working on Bloomberg (preferred)

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