Trainee Equity Analyst - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 14-02-2017 6:41:31 AM
14-03-2017 6:41:31 AM
Newly qualified CA sought for Trainee Equity Analyst role
(R400K-R450K p.a. including benefits)

A position has arisen for a Trainee Equity Analyst at our client. Preference will be given to appropriately qualified, previously disadvantaged candidates in order to achieve the numerical goals and targets to address our client's EE Plan.

Primary Job Functions:

To research companies listed on the JSE and African markets
Conduct thorough and rigorous financial analysis of the relevant companies
In depth industry analysis
Research on selected mid to small cap companies with view to build long term positions
Updating and effective use of software systems for the capturing and analysis of equity research and to maintain the integrity of the relevant research data on a continuous basis
To critically review sell side research
Maintain company models and continuously update with new information and results
Provide support to Portfolio Managers and assist in assimilating data and compiling reports

Basic Job Requirements:

An appropriate tertiary education with a good understanding of accounting
CA qualification
Enthusiasm and passion for investments
An ability to synthesise masses of economic, industry and company information, and to effectively analyse this and formulate an investment rationale
An ability to communicate in a lucid and concise manner with colleagues and external managements, both in oral and written form
A team player who relates well to colleagues
Strong ability to critically analyse data and financial statements and maintain excel spreadsheets

Key Competencies Required:

Strong communication (written & oral) skills
Strong analytical and accounting ability
Attention to detail and tenacity
Adaptability
An ability to work independently and in a team
Self-motivated and have the ability to use initiative
A willingness to continuously learn
Innovative thinking
An ability to maintain high level of productivity and work hard

The Client is wishing to complete their EE application and is therefore only wishing to consider EE candidates.

Please note: Only candidates being considered will be contacted