Investment Analyst

3 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa FirstRand Full time

Job Description

About Us

Ashburton Investments, part of the FirstRand group, is a leading investment management firm in South Africa. We manage over R160 billion in assets, with almost R100bn focused on fixed income, LDI, unlisted credit, and ESG mandates. Our mission is to help clients grow and protect their investments through innovative solutions and risk management.

Why Join Us?- Growth Opportunities - Work with experienced professionals and gain exposure to a wide range of investment opportunities.- Innovative Environment - Use cutting-edge tools like Bloomberg Quants, Port and AIMS to create investment screens, trade portfolios and manage portfolios.- Impactful Work - Contribute to managing significant assets and making a real difference in clients' financial futures.

Role Overview

As a Junior Investment Analyst, you will support our fixed income portfolio managers by conducting research,
analyzing market trends, and identifying investment opportunities. This role is perfect for recent graduates
passionate about investments and eager to develop their skills in a dynamic environment.

Are you someone who can:
- Conduct research and analytics to support portfolio managers.- Stay updated on local and global asset management trends.- Analyse the impact of domestic and global events on investments.- Build and improve investment tools and screens using Bloomberg and Python.- Interact with the distribution team to provide data and support.- Continue to learn and grow with further postgraduate studies (Bursaries and study leave provided).- Postgraduate degree in finance, economics, investments, mathematics, or statistics.- High quantitative ability and strong computer skills (Python, VBA).- Excellent communication and writing skills.- Passion for investments and knowledge of the investment landscape.

You will have access to:
- Access to professional development and training programs.- Collaborative and inclusive work culture.- Opportunities for career advancement within Ashburton and the broader FirstRand group.

How to Apply

Job Details

18/10/24


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