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Equity Analyst (Prescient Securities)

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Head of Research

Location

Steenberg, Cape Town

Business Unit

Prescient Securities
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Opportunity to join a talented team of Analysts in the equity research team of a leading Stockbroker in Cape Town. The mission of this company is to build a strong team of analysts and ensure that they become ranked with key clients and as a consequence the Financial Mail Survey.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Researching/analyzing financial information/trends 
  • Building clear financial models
  • Coverage responsibilities:  
    • Quantity: Number of formal (non-bespoke) reports disseminated to market on key companies/sectors covered
    • Event-driven (results, earnings updates, SENS cautionaries etc.) short thought-provoking notes/guidance to industry – timeously disseminated (within 3 working days of market announcements)
    • Hosting of management interactions
  • Quality for researching and writing reports
  • Become a rated analyst within their sector/category
  • Regular client contact – phone calls and presentations
  • Maintain and support key client CRM systems (as required, weekly at least), and maintain, support and manage workflow (weekly at least)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • 5 years + experience in a similar role in a stockbroking environment 
  • Sector ratings 
  • Strong Sector Knowledge
  • Ability to build complex financial models 
  • Need to be personable and articulate with clients, have good presentation skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant postgraduate financial qualification/CFA
  • Regulatory Exams

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Overwhelmingly curious 
  • High attention to detail 
  • Able to take initiative, ownership and problem solve when required
  • Able to work in a team 
  • Able to work on their own 
  • Highly numerate
  • Able to build complex financial models               
  • Need to be personable and articulate with clients, have good presentation skills

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a talented team of Analysts in the Fundamental research team of a leading Stockbroker in Cape Town experiencing fantastic growth.

PRESCIENT GLOBAL

WE ARE A MULTINATIONAL BUSINESS.

South Africa

  • South Africa
  • China
  • Ireland

Enquiries

+27 21 700 3600

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