Research Analyst – Rest of Africa | Listed Equities

Research Analyst – Rest of Africa | Listed Equities

?? Pretoria

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Equity Research / Investment Analyst to join a leading institutional investment environment, focusing on listed investments across the Rest of Africa .

The successful candidate will conduct fundamental company and market research, develop investment theses and provide well-supported buy/sell recommendations while contributing to the Rest of Africa investment house view.

Key requirements

• B Degree in Commerce, Finance or Science

• 3–5 years' relevant financial markets experience

• Strong listed equity research and fundamental analysis capability

• Proven ability to build, maintain and update financial/valuation models

• Strong understanding of macroeconomics and its impact on companies, sectors and investment portfolios

• Ability to formulate investment theses and make security recommendations

• Strong financial, analytical, numerical and presentation skills

• Willingness and ability to travel across the Rest of Africa

• FAIS RE5, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of appointment

Highly advantageous

• Investment management research, investment banking or private equity experience

• Postgraduate qualification/Master's degree

• CFA or CA qualification/progress

Candidates should demonstrate clear exposure to company analysis, valuations, financial modelling and investment recommendations , preferably within listed equities or public markets.

If your experience includes researching African listed companies and turning fundamental analysis into actionable investment recommendations, we would like to hear from you.

Desired Skills

• Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Valuations

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree

About The Employer

Financial Services