Investment Research Analyst

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services   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 and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, Mauritius and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To identify investment opportunities (stocks) that have the characteristics of a stock that the investments team would invest in and are likely to positively impact investment performance, analyse and monitor stocks for the wealth international investments division and motivate investment ideas to the investments team.

Minimum Qualification: 

• Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting,

Experience Required :

• 5 years experience in Investment and Analysis 
• The role requires at least 5 years of investment analytical experience obtained at a respected financial institution.

Key Outputs :

• Attend analyst and company management meetings of investments and companies that offer a read-through, monitor news flow relating to companies, network with external sell side research providers
• Determine the appropriate risk factors inherent in the company, industry, region, etc. to determine a target price and potential investment return
• Ensure compliance with role specific and group-wide policies and procedures including regulatory and legislative frameworks
• Evaluate the growth prospects and cash generation ability of the identified companies over the next 5 years
• Form and clearly articulate opinions on the potential of investment opportunities to the investment team

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Things
• Conveying Self-Confidence

Technical Competencies:

• Economic Analysis
• International Market Knowledge
• Performance Benchmarking
• Product Development
• Quantitative Analysis
• Research

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