Monocle Analyst at Monocle

About the job Monocle Analyst

Kick-start your career

At Monocle, we believe work is more than just a job. It is a chance to make a difference in the world of finance. An opportunity to fulfil your potential. To make friendships with ambitious, positive, like-minded people. To gain invaluable industry experience and learn critical skills that will make you a highly sought-after management consultant.

Monocle is a people-centric, independent consulting firm, specialising in banking and insurance. We understand that our greatest asset is our people and because of this, we do things a bit differently.

Monocle's Employee Value Proposition:

Monocle embraces an ongoing and active approach to amplifying the talents of our people, empowering them to unlock their full potential and feel fulfilled in their careers. Our vibrant culture thrives through our shared growth mindset, collaboration, support, and social connection, fostering a space where everyone can flourish. We are committed to continuous learning and provide ongoing technical training, industry certification support, and personal development opportunities through mentorship and executive engagement. Ultimately, we strive to create an environment that nurtures ambition, supports well-being, embraces diversity, upholds integrity, and inspires individuals to make a positive and lasting impact on the world around us.

Monocle offers:

• Unparalleled growth and exposure  Monocle is uniquely positioned in the market to undertake projects across a wide spectrum of critical and exciting areas of the financial services industry. Our Analysts deliver mission critical projects at the most prestigious banks and insurers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and Amsterdam.
• Unlimited training and development Investment in our peoples development is at the heart of Monocles company ethos. That is why we prioritise the upskilling of every employee.
• Unique and vibrant company culture At Monocle, we believe friends work better together than colleagues. We love nothing more than partaking in a wide variety of activities through our company sponsored clubs.
• Ultra-competitive compensation At Monocle, we want the best talent to join our teams, so we understand that those individuals need to be recognised and rewarded for their true value.

Monocle is looking for the perfect candidate to join our team as an Analyst. As an Analyst at Monocle your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Absorb and process information sufficiently in order to deliver to our clients requirements.
• Perform tasks in a timely and effective manner, aligned to the specifications.
• Solving industry specific problems.
• Conducting business analysis and documenting requirements.
• Performing data analysis tasks on large data sets.
• Design and implement management reports and dashboards.
• Write, read and analyse various computer programming languages.
• Engaging with Monocle clients.
• Continuously developing business knowledge and technical skills in the areas in which Monocle provides consulting services.

The successful candidate must:

• Hold a relevant degree with strong preference for a post graduate qualification.
• Have a strong academic track record.
• Have a keen interest in working with banks and insurers.
• Have some experience in the financial services industry will be advantageous.
• Have a strong desire to learn and upskill subject matter knowledge and technical abilities.
• Have good technical and programming skills are advantageous.
• Be on their way to a professional qualification in finance and risk management such as CFA and/or FRM is advantageous.

The ideal Monocle Analyst also:

• Has an enquiring mind and is eager to learn and improve their professional skillset.
• Is able to work in a dynamic environment where one day never looks like another.
• Is enthusiastic in their approach to their work.
• Regards themselves as a high performer.
• Is an excellent communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well under pressure to meet client objectives.
• Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Shares Monocles values.