Senior Research Analyst
Fempower Personnel
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Intermediate position
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Arcadia
- Posted 12 Aug 2025 by Fempower Personnel
- Expires in 33 days
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Job 2619324
About the position
Purpose of the role:
As part of the Research and Innovation team the candidate will undertake research and provide information and investment ideas to the sector specialists and other investment teams.
Duties:
- Conducting fundamental and thematic research on sectors and industry.
- Support Head: Research & Innovation and Sector Specialists through research, data analytics and financial modelling.
- Prepare research reports that are aimed at enhancing knowledge based on various sectors and generating investment ideas.
- Undertake thematic research into new and emerging industries to identify investment opportunities for the organisation.
- Monitor global and domestic sector trends and developments to assess the impact of the 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.
Requirements:
- Post graduate 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 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-orientated environment.
Competencies and skills:
- Team player
- Self-Starter
- Interpersonal skills
- Macroeconomics and sector knowledge
- Planning and organising
- Presentation skills
- Financial analysis and interpretation
- Financial modeling skills
- Ability to undertake research
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong numerical skills
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Experience in working on Bloomberg (preferred)
Desired Skills:
- Bloomberg
- Economic Research
- Research
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid Contribution
- Annual Bonuses
- Provident Fund Contribution
- Study Allowance
- Performance Bonuses
Fempower Personnel
About the agency
Fempower Personnel (Pty) Ltd is a leading brand in the provision of staffing services to corporate business in South Africa.
We have more than 36 years of experience in matching the skills and career aspirations of our candidates to the human resource requirements of our blue chip clients.
We have successfully placed top calibre candidates in most industry sectors and across all skill levels, including senior financial and management positions. Our competency based recruitment process ensures that not only salary and skills competencies are matched, but also that a candidate fits into the cultural environment of the company. It is indicative of our success that we accurately match candidates and clients, so that both parties prosper from the relationship.
We invite you to experience the expertise and professional service of Fempower, after all we do it better!
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