Job title: Institutional Client Business Analyst
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Job published: 30/08/2024
Job ID: 54875

Job Description

Leading asset management team seeks an Analytical profile with a keen interest in the asset management industry to fill a role in their high performance Institutional Client team. This role will cover areas such as research, analysis, reporting and high level presentation preparations. This role is suited to a strong analytical and highly numerate candidate, with a stellar academic record and an interest in pursuing CFA. Ideal candidates will have some experience within financial services along with Actuarial Science, Maths or Statastics or similar academic backgrounds. Role offers good future career growth and the opportunity to work with a strong team of investment professionals.

Responsibilities:

  • Acknowledge and action client or consultant requests or queries regarding portfolio performance, strategy, positioning, regulatory issues and fees
  • Produce detailed, due diligence reports and presentations for clients and consultants, to maintain understanding of the philosophy, business people and processes
  • Conduct research on the asset management industry,products and portfolios available internally and externally, local and global market 
  • Conduct research and production analyses to enhance understanding of investment products offered
  • Contribute business and client service support for offshore investment partners
  • Assist with projects to improve efficiency and promote higher performance of Institutional Client Services team

Requirements: 

  • Minimum of a completed degree with a preference for Actuarial Science/ Maths / Statistics or Economics / Engineering / Finance or similar with a stellar academic track record and keen interest in the asset management industry
  • Minimum of 1-3 years experience within financial services
  • Must have strong numerical, technical and analytical skills
  • Must have a keen eye for detail, with excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Ability to condense and explain technical concepts simply clearly and simply 
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Ability to handle pressure and multitask Ability to work outside of regular hours 

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