Job Description
To research and evaluate possible risks and potential returns on investments and other financial transactions, enabling SBG asset management invest clients' financial assets effectively. Responsible for providing research information and credit analyses on counter parties. Responsible for providing research information on the economy (global & local) and valuation and analyses on listed companies and alternative investments.
- Support the management and administration of allocated portfolios by providing a high level of service to team members and internal and external customers within defined boundaries in order to maximize profitability and support growth while ensuring adherence to defined procedures, guideline and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and update Team on the secondary market activities and offerings, Trends on equity prices,Local, Regional and Global economies, general company / financial markets / investment environment news of interest.
- Accurately input financial / non-financial data and perform a first level investment analysis on Issuers. Write research reports, projections, recommendations, various types of investment notes, sector and / or country reviews and thematic and periodical publications concerning companies and stocks to consistently provide actionable insights and conviction ideas for use in client and internal engagements, to enable clients to uncover longer-term value drivers for stocks.
- Maintain a collaborative and client-focused relationship with all internal and external stakeholders to deliver solutions that are effective, pragmatic, and risk appropriate.
- Undertake investment research and analysis and perform any other ad-hoc tasks required in order to ensure that appropriate trends and investment research data and analytics are available for consideration and input into Portfolio Management decision making.
Qualifications
First Degree in Finance and Accounting / Finance related field from a recognised institution.At least 2 year experience in securities industry or investment banking – Asset Management / Research experience preferable.Experience in investment administration including receipt of client orders, payments, risk reporting, FX’s, corporate actions, trade capture and settlements.Experience in transaction or client monitoring with knowledge of investment systems (Bloomberg or similar system).Additional Information
Technical Competencies :
Financial Modelling & Issuer Analysis (Equity & Debt)Deal AppraisalData Management (Investment)Industry KnowledgeLocal Market KnowledgeInvestment AnalysisProduct DevelopmentBehavioural Competencies :
Analytical skillsDetailedDeveloping StrategiesDocumenting Facts & Examining InformationRespond positively to change- be flexible, pro-actively encourage changeTeamwork skills – consistently promote teamwork, and add value within the teamFlair for Personal Development & LearningAbility to work under pressureCreative and proactiveCareers
Are you passionate about Africa's potential? Are you driven to win? At Standard Bank Group, a team of over 50 000 dedicated individuals share one common purpose : Africa is our home, we drive her growth. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a thriving environment where you can bring your whole self to work, pursue your dreams, and see your ideas shape a brighter future for Africa. Join us, if you're ready to turn your passion into impact and make a real difference as part of a dynamic team.