Job Description
Are you a driven investment professional with a passion for research and innovation
A prestigious client is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to join their dynamic Research and Innovation team. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a high-impact investment environment by delivering insightful sector analysis and driving strategic investment ideas.
The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team that provides critical research support to sector specialists and broader investment teams helping shape investment strategies that respond to both local and global trends.
Key Duties:
- Conduct fundamental and thematic research on sectors and industries.
- Support the Head: Research & Innovation and Sector Specialists with analytics and financial modelling.
- Prepare research reports to enhance investment insights and generate actionable ideas.
- Monitor local and global sector trends to inform investment decisions.
- Undertake research into emerging industries to identify potential opportunities.
- Contribute to sector and sub-sector investment strategies.
- Assist with financial and market analysis for unlisted transactions.
- Provide ad hoc research for executive committees and investment divisions.
- Cover sectors including manufacturing ICT and transport.
- Utilise Bloomberg or equivalent platforms for data analysis.
Key Requirements:
- Postgraduate qualification in commerce accounting finance economics or equivalent.
- CFA/CAIA/Masters degree (completed or in progress) advantageous.
- 57 years of relevant investment and research experience.
- Strong ability to connect sector research with asset class implications.
- FAIS RE 05 Certificate or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Proven experience in sector research is beneficial.
- Excellent analytical financial modelling and presentation skills.
- Strong grasp of macroeconomic trends and their sectoral impacts.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Bloomberg or similar analytical tools.
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