Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst

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Titre du poste : Investment Analyst

Entreprise : Feeblo

Description du poste : The Investment Analyst conducts in-depth financial research, evaluates investment opportunities, and provides data-driven recommendations to maximize portfolio returns. This role involves fundamental and quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and market trend forecasting using advanced analytical tools and investment technologies.Key Responsibilities
1. Investment Research & Analysis

  • Perform fundamental analysis (financial statements, industry trends, management quality).
  • Conduct quantitative analysis (ratios, valuation multiples, DCF models).
  • Monitor macroeconomic indicators (interest rates, inflation, GDP growth).

2. Financial Modeling & Valuation

  • Build discounted cash flow (DCF), LBO, and comparable company models.
  • Calculate investment metrics (IRR, NPV, ROI, Sharpe ratio).
  • Assess risk-return profiles of equities, bonds, and alternative investments.

3. Portfolio Management Support

  • Recommend asset allocation strategies (stocks, bonds, REITs, ETFs).
  • Track portfolio performance and rebalancing needs.
  • Prepare investment committee reports with buy/sell/hold recommendations.

4. Market & Sector Research

  • Analyze JSE-listed companies and global markets.
  • Identify emerging sectors (FinTech, renewable energy, mining).
  • Evaluate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) factors in investments.

5. Data Analytics & Technology

  • Use Bloomberg Terminal, Refinitiv Eikon for real-time market data.
  • Leverage Python/R for statistical arbitrage and algorithmic trading.
  • Automate reports with Excel VBA, Power Query, and Power BI.

6. Stakeholder Communication

  • Present findings to fund managers, clients, and senior executives.
  • Write research reports with clear investment theses.
  • Engage with company management for due diligence.

Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
✅ Valuation Methods: DCF, LBO, Precedent Transactions, Multiples
✅ Financial Markets: Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Forex
✅ Analytical Tools:

  • Excel (Advanced – VBA, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP)
  • Python/R (Pandas, NumPy, QuantLib)
  • SQL (Data Extraction & Analysis)

✅ Investment Platforms: Bloomberg, Reuters, Morningstar
✅ Risk Management: VaR, Monte Carlo Simulations Soft Skills
✔ Critical Thinking – Identifying undervalued opportunities
✔ Attention to Detail – Spotting financial red flags
✔ Communication – Simplifying complex investment concepts
✔ Adaptability – Thriving in fast-moving marketsQualifications & Certifications
Mandatory:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or STEM (BCom, BSc).
  • Honours/Master’s in Finance or Investment Management (Preferred).

Professional Certifications (Highly Valued):

  • CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
  • CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst)

Salaire attendu :

Localisation : Johannesburg, Gauteng

Date du poste : Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:11:14 GMT

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