Junior Business Analyst | Botswana

Gray; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for an Analyst to manage client relationships and enhance understanding of investment issues. Candidates should possess strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills, with a degree in finance or economics. This position requires collaboration with various departments and the ability to handle requests from stakeholders effectively. The opportunity offers a comprehensive introduction to the asset management industry and the possibility for growth in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic track record, including A-levels and University transcripts.
• Zero to three years working experience, preferably in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client requests about portfolio performance and fees.
• Prepare high-quality due diligence reports and presentations.
• Conduct research on the asset management industry.
• Provide business support to the Investment team and clients.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Technical and analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to operate independently

Education

Degree in a technical field (e.g., finance, economics)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job summary

The core responsibility of the team is to build and maintain relationships with institutional clients, asset consultants, employee benefit consultants, actuaries and multi‑managers through excellent client service. The analyst will learn about the industry and investment‑related issues through research and analysis, and by dealing with requests from internal and external stakeholders. The analyst is expected to develop a deep understanding of financial markets, therefore having a keen interest in investments and strong numeracy skills is important. The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form is a key requirement, as candidates may eventually be required to do client presentations. In performing this role, the successful candidate will develop a strong grounding in the asset management industry.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client/consultant requests (including queries related to portfolio performance, strategy, positioning, regulatory issues and fees) in a detailed, accurate and timely manner;
• Prepare detailed, high‑quality due diligence reports and presentations for our clients and their consultants, hereby facilitating a better understanding of our philosophy, business, people and processes;
• Carry out research relating to the asset management industry, the range of products and portfolios available both internally and externally, as well as local and global market and economic themes;
• Carry out research and performance analyses to improve the understanding of the investment products we offer;
• Provide ad hoc research and business support to the Investment team;
• Provide business and client servicing support for our offshore investment partner Orbis;
• Collaborate on projects to improve efficiencies within and promote higher functioning of the Institutional Client Services team; and
• Act as a key liaison between various departments within the business and our clients and their consultants.

Key competencies

• Strong numerical, technical and analytical skills
• Conscientiousness, attention to detail and inquisitiveness
• Ability to research, collate and synthesise data in a meaningful manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to describe technical concepts in a simple way
• Ability to work on different tasks simultaneously and under pressure
• Operate independently and within a dynamic team
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours

Qualification and experience

• Excellent academic track record (please include transcripts for A-levels/ Matric and University with your application)
• Degree (BCom, BEconSc, BSc, BBusSc) in a technical field such as investment management, accounting, actuarial science, economics, finance, statistics or engineering; or broader qualifications indicative of the skills and expertise listed above
• Zero to three years working is necessary, preferably in financial services

Location and closing date

Location: Allan Gray, Gaborone, Botswana.

Closing date: 12 January 2026.

Key questions

Please answer these questions in no more than one page and upload with your application in Word or PDF:

1. Which asset class is most attractive: equity, bonds and cash.

2. Among the Botswana Stock Exchange listed companies, which one would you personally invest in and provide justification.

Please include workings.

Thank you.