Division: Research and Projects Development

Requirements:

• Master’s degree with specialization in the quantitative discipline

• At least 5 years’ experience in quantitative research

• Expert knowledge in the field

Duties:


• Implement and manage systems to ensure asset allocation decisions for the company optimises its dual mandate for financial and developmental returns

• Support executive head: research and projects development through research to ensure sector team investments are optimised

• Develop quantitative models that help to support investment objectives.

• Test and implement risk models to measure the impact of the investable ideas generated by the division

• Remain relevant to the needs of the organisation to ensure leading investment practices in SA and African opportunities


Competencies and skills:

• Interpersonal skills

• Planning and organizing

• Financial analysis and interpretation

• Financial modelling skills

• Ability to undertake research
• Strong analytical skills

• Strong numerical skills

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure

• Excellent programming skills and related quantitative-linked packages

• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge

• Deep analytical thinker

• Problem solving in a team context

• Excellent report writing and presentation skills