Senior Research Analyst at Public Investment Corporation

Requirements:

• Postgraduate 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 of 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-oriented environment. 

Duties:

• Conducting fundamental and thematic research on sectors and industries. 
• Support Head: Research & Innovation and Sector Specialists through research, data analytics and financial modelling. 
• Prepare research reports that are aimed at enhancing PIC’s knowledge base on various sectors and generating investment ideas. 
• Undertake thematic research into new and emerging industries to identify investment opportunities for the PIC. 
• Monitor global and domestic sector trends and developments to assess the impact of the PIC 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.