Senior Investment Analyst recruitment
The successful applicant would be based in Cape Town, South Africa, and willing to travel into African countries on a regular basis. The specific requirements of this role are as follows:
- Values and culture: The ideal candidate would be passionate about long-term investment research and sustainability in the African context. An independent and contrarian thinker with integrity, humility, intellectual curiosity, discipline, attention to detail, strong work ethic and accountability would suit this role.
- Investment research experience: A minimum of 2-5 years experience as an equity investment analyst conducting detailed bottom-up, fundamental research and company valuations. The ability to make high-conviction recommendations based on a disciplined investment valuation process is essential.
- Languages and qualifications: Proficiency in Arabic would be a major advantage. French would also be of benefit. Ability in English essential including report-writing is required. Training in investment or sustainability such as CA, MBA, CFA, Masters or Bachelors degree in finance and/or sustainability.
- Sustainability background: Training, practical experience or strong interest in the field of sustainability. Skill set and experience in sustainable/responsible investment (integrating material sustainability risks and opportunities into valuations) would be a significant advantage.
- Company coverage: Existing research coverage of listed African companies (excluding SA) preferred. The successful candidate would be expected to cover a broad range of companies across various African geographies and sectors.
What the position would offer:
- Work environment: Flexible, dynamic work environment in a focused investment team with an expectation for excellent performance and an emphasis on work-life balance.
- Unique experience: Sustainable Capital occupies a niche position as a sustainable investment asset manager focused on Africa.
- Remuneration: Market-related incentive scheme.
Applications (including CV and a letter of motivation) should be forwarded to greg@sustainablecapital.mu
Sustainable Capital is an independent, owner-managed, responsible investment asset manager that specialises in the research and management of listed African equity securities. Refer to www.sustainablecapital.mu for more information.
May 3, 2012
• Tags: Asset Management careers in the South Africa, Senior Investment Analyst recruitment • Posted in: Financial