Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job Description
To identify, analyse and monitor stocks as part of the investment team.To formulate the house view of their sector responsibility by making informed recommendations.Express well-articulated views that help shape decision-making by the equity construction committee.High quality of research output that demonstrates thorough understanding of their sector responsibility as well as the stocks under coverage.Contribute to rigorous investment debate and fully understand and deliver investment outcomes in line with the investment philosophy.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification:
Graduate degree in investment management, accounting, commerce, numerical subjects e.g. mathematics, science, analytics.Certification -CFA preferred
Experience Required
Min of 5 years of relevant analytical experience obtained at a respected financial institution. Some investment, financial services or consulting industry experience preferable.Sector specialist decision-making track record.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
- Problem solving.
- Self-motivated.
- Confident.
- Curious and passionate.
- Ability to deal with pressure.
- Ability to handle conflict appropriately.
- Resiliency.
- Strong listening skills.
- Good verbal communication
- Results-orientated.
- Attention to detail.
- Written skills.
- Analytical.
- Diplomatic.
- Good numerical ability.
- Team player
Technical Competencies:
- Computer literacy e.g. Microsoft Office.
- Investment analytical skills.
- Bloomberg / FactSet experience beneficial
- Financial modelling expertise