Investment Analyst at Robert Walters

Key Qualifications:

Any of the following:

• Degree
• Degree + Honours
• Degree + Honours + Masters in a relevant subject
• Actuarial, Maths, Stats, CompSci, Engineering, Finance, Investments, etc.
• CA (SA), studying towards CFA, or any level of CFA already passed advantageous, but not a requirement
• Existing understanding of the Investment Lifecycle and financial markets, including regulatory compliance monitoring
• Quantitative experience/mindset
• Advanced Excel, BI tools, SQL, Python, Java, C#, R, Data Analysis (large data sets), Fund performance attribution analysis, Fund performance calculations, Market data sourcing (Refinitiv, Bloomberg, Morningstar, FE Analytics)

Key Duties:

• Conduct Manager Research on local and offshore funds
• Contribute as a central team player in the Research Division
• Conduct Quantitative Analysis & Analytics
• Drive process improvements across the Investment function
• Perform financial modelling
• Prepare and present investment reports internally and to external clients

Key Personal Skills:

• Strong moral and ethical values
• Ability to engage in open and honest discussions
• Committed and dedicated
• High-quality work output
• Interests and passions outside of work enriching personal opinions and recommendations
• Engaging and persuasive personality