Research Analyst

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Research Analyst to conduct market research, analyse data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

POSITION INFO:
Research, analysis and making recommendations Researches and evaluates investment market questions that IMU principals may have from time to time, such as ESG integration, the market cost or gain of an impact strategy and the optimal factor mix Analyses market trends to identify potential investment opportunities and risks, and makes appropriate investment recommendations Sources, filters and analyses information to calculate the fair value of equity and fixed income securities Attends internal and external investor meetings and conferences with a view to absorbing and presenting the Fund's investment case Maintain and update valuation models Develops and maintains quantitative/analytic models Conducts stress testing and sensitivity analysis Keeps valuation models up to date Communication with key stakeholders Participates in, and prepares for, internal and external investment meetings Participates in, and prepares for, internal investment committee meetings Provides detailed feedback on research where needed Prepares and presents research findings in a team setting Requirements Technical Competency Requirements A wide knowledge of financial and investment markets Knowledge of financial market practices Knowledge of regulations, such as Regulation 28 In-depth knowledge of a wide variety of valuation methodologies and systems to test theses/ideas Excellent quantitative abilities Required Minimum Education/Training Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. An Honours degree will be advantageous. Studying towards the CFA or a Master's degree will be considered an added advantage Required Minimum Working Experience Minimum 5 years of job-related experience in a quantitative research role Please call us on for more information. NB: Should you not hear from us in 6weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.