German Speaking Researcher - Cape Town Verfied

R 9K-10K per month Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 04-09-2014 12:45:58 PM
02-10-2014 12:45:58 PM
Ipreo is a leading global provider of high quality data, expert insight, and productivity solutions to Investment Banking and Corporate clients. With decades of experience serving the capital markets, a reputation for superior customer service and a commitment to creating technologies that improve our clients’ performance, Ipreo is both a dynamic innovator and a trusted resource. Counting the world’s leading investment banks, and hundreds of Fortune 1000 & FTSE 100 corporations as customers, Ipreo demonstrates every day how it brings players together through market-leading innovation, intelligence, and insight. Ipreo has more than 500 employees worldwide with operations in the US, Europe and Asia.

Job Summary
As a GMI Equity Researcher, you will be part of a team responsible for researching the equity ownership of top European institutional investors. This position is multi-faceted and requires verbal communications skills, oral and written proficiency in English and German, research skills and a basic knowledge of financial markets. Successful researchers at Ipreo are detail-oriented, exhaustive researchers and self-starters. Upon completion of the 6 months contract, you will be considered for a permanent position depending on results and performances.

You will be part of a dynamic team split among 3 different locations (Paris, London and Cape Town) responsible for updating and enhancing Ipreo information on buy-side institutional investors. Research will include, but is not limited to, equity; fixed income; and hedge funds. Active telephone communication on a daily basis (up to 75% of researcher’s time during busy season) with buy-side institutional investors is required for success in this role.

Essential Requirements

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or working towards it, preferably with a concentration in business, finance, or economics. However, all majors will be considered.

Skills required
Detail orientated
Good knowledge of Word and Excel
Fluent written and conversational skills in German is essential (any other European language will be an advantage)
Good writing and conversational ability in English.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multi-tasking abilities
Strong phone skills
The candidate must have and a willingness to reach out to various parties in the corporate and investment communities.

Additional Information
Monday to Friday – 11:00 / 19:00