About the position
About our client:
With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of investing with care and seeks out top achievers who are looking to redefine and shape the future of the investment industry. Our client holds a firm belief that their work goes beyond financial gains and numbers, recognising the impact of their actions on the lives and futures of those they serve. With a specialised focus on emerging markets and a passion for Africa and China, our client offers independent advice, analysis, and reporting services to a diverse range of asset owners, investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, service providers, and brokers.
What you will be doing:
- Collaborate with senior team members to support the management of a suite of discretionary portfolios, assisting in their construction, ongoing monitoring, and alignment with diverse investment objectives.
- Generate, interpret, and analyse portfolio data and performance metrics; support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles by retrieving, validating, reconciling, and analysing data for both internal and client use.
- Continuously monitor portfolio exposures and risks, ensuring adherence to investment guidelines and timely execution of Portfolio Manager instructions across relevant systems.
- Assist in the assessment and ongoing monitoring of incumbent and current investment managers in collaboration with Portfolio Managers and the investment research team.
- Maintain portfolio accuracy across internal systems, verify manual calculations when needed, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to drive efficiency.
- Contribute to the creation and review of client-facing reports and presentations; respond to client queries and develop the ability to present findings both internally and externally.
- Build an understanding of the market, investment risks, relevant tools, and internal systems while developing in-depth knowledge of the portfolios and products managed.
- Provide ad hoc analysis as required, support colleagues by reviewing reports prepared by others, and contribute meaningfully to team-wide initiatives and improvements.
What our client is looking for:
- A tertiary qualification which can be FAIS recognised (B.Com, B.Bus.Sci, BSc, etc.)
- 2 - 5 years of relevant experience in investments
- Possesses or is developing a solid understanding of macroeconomics, portfolio construction, manager research, portfolio and instrument-level data, as well as key investment concepts such as risk, performance, and attribution.
- Comfortable handling large volumes of portfolio and market data, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail; familiarity with tools like Microsoft Excel is essential, and experience with platforms such as Bloomberg, FactSet, or Morningstar is advantageous.
- Demonstrates a proactive mindset, initiative, and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Exhibits resilience, emotional maturity, and the ability to manage high-pressure situations, tight deadlines, etc.
- Communicates clearly and courteously, both in writing and verbally. Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Displays a strong passion for investments and an eagerness to learn and grow.
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Desired Skills:
- Investment Analyst
- Portfolios
- Macroeconomics
