Senior Research Analyst
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- R20,000-30,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.
- 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.
- 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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