Investment Analyst - Cape Town, South Africa - DFM Global (Pty) Ltd

Description

As an Investment Analyst at DFM Global, you will play a crucial role in our tight-knit investment management team. This position is ideal for a young professional with a postgraduate degree and 1-2 years of market experience. The primary focus of the role will be on advisor interaction and contributing towards the management of model portfolios.

• Engage with advisors and present them with investment themes.
• Develop and execute investment strategies, while managing risk.
• Utilize analytical tools and indicators to make informed investment decisions.
• Monitor and stay updated on market conditions, news, trends and the broad finance industry.
• Continuously assess the performance of portfolios and make datadriven decisions.
• Contribute actively to the investment management team.
• Take a handson approach to the management of model portfolios, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with client objectives.
• Contribute towards information releases to the broader public.

Required Skills:

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Solution Driven
• Resourceful
• Strong Analytical Skills And Attention To Detail
• Proactive And Self-Motivated
• Ability To Thrive In A Fast-Paced Environment
• Team Player With A Collaborative Mindset
• Strong Communication Skills Needed
• Eagerness To Learn And Grow Within The Financial Industry
• Postgraduate degree in finance or a related field.
• Experience in building financial models (Excel Visual Basic) would be an attribute.
• Provide investment analysis and reports from quantitative and qualitative research.
• Any previous systems experience including R, Morningstar or Bloomberg will be beneficial.
• A high proficiency in English as well as Afrikaans would be beneficial.

Detailed CV, including:

• A professional photo
• Bio/About/Cover Letter
• Qualifications
• Transcripts
• Thesis

Availability: 01 March 2024


Job Type:
Permanent

Application Deadline: 2024/02/29