Analyst, Bank

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

• Develop a sub-sector coverage and product strategy to effect, establish and grow a leading research franchise, ensuring alignment to broad, sector investor themes.
• Engage in in-depth conversations with market participants (with a portfolio of medium to large sized clients) to determine market sentiment and generate market insights.
• Initiate and supervise research to ensure coverage of relevant commercial stocks in the allocated sector.
• Initiate coverage of relevant commercial stocks in the allocated / targeted sectors and companies following the markets to maintain up-to-date market data, knowledge of current events and to identify key developments.
• Manage preparation, attend and present at annual global roadshows, corporate site meetings, board presentations, investor corporate engagements and conferences connecting larges corporates, investors and policy makers.
• Manage the distribution of research product / commercial ideas to counterparts in Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) e.g. ECM, M&A and Coverage and broader corporate finance functions to generate leads.
• Proactively market new research products (notes) and market investment ideas to medium to large domestic and offshore based global investors.
• Provide cost effective delivery of research product and research franchise to optimise monetisation for the sub-sector.
• Provide on the job guidance to team members to resolve any escalated issues and support achievement of objectives as per defined quality standards.
• Guide and coach less experienced levels in order to upskill them on processes, standards, procedures and products. Review research notes and guide research associates.
• Stay abreast of thematic changes in sector to ensure proactive responses to evolving client needs.
• Provide investor education on ad-hoc and project basis, within compliance requirements and represent house views on the particular sector trends and developments in the media. 

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences 

Masters: Mathematical Sciences

Experience Required

Wealth and Investment

• Required 1-2 years Strong Microsoft Excel skills with seasoned / strong financial modelling and analysis skills
• Required 3-4 years' Experience as a covering or lead analyst on individual equities, with the ability to develop strong client relationships
• Required 3-4 years Seasoned asset management and sector experience expertise into assessing investment opportunities within a specific sector universe.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Embracing Change
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Client Servicing
• Research
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Written Communication