Position Name: EQUITY ANALYST

Description:

The primary responsibility of the analyst will be the research and coverage of between 10 and 15 stocks listed on the JSE.  This involves: 

• Undertake in-depth research of selected industries.  This includes talking to industry specialists, researching available published material, going on trips and site visits where appropriate and preparing reports on the industry
• Undertake thorough bottom-up research on companies to understand their history, characteristics, competitive advantages, weaknesses and risks
• Conduct company visits to meet with management to research growth opportunities and earnings potential
• Conduct meetings and research for competitor companies to enhance knowledge and judgment
• Utilise above information and publicly available financial data to construct 3 year earnings forecasts for the companies
• Utilise the company’s in-house tools to value the companies
• Prepare research report and presentations for Portfolio Managers
• Prepare supporting materials for Sales, Marketing and Client Servicing teams
• Maintain coverage of companies, giving timely updates and reviews on earnings updates etc

Minimum qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary degree (e.g. B.Com (Hons), B.Bus.Sc, B. Eng, MBA)
• Professional qualification (e.g. CA, CFA) would be an advantage

Work experience:

• 3-5 years work experience, of which at least 2 must be in equity analysis

Character profile:

• Highly numerate
• Self starter and self sufficient and requiring little supervision
• Passionate about markets, professional, highly motivated, innovative, dedicated and detailed with a long-term orientation
• Meticulous with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Remuneration: negotiable

Area: Western Cape

Consultant: Ian Magill

Date Start : asap
Date End:

Position Type: Permanent

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