Junior Investment Analyst: Mentored Growth in Assets

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship from experienced analysts

CFA study support

Paarl office environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a bright Junior Investment Analyst to join a growing investment management team in Paarl. You will support senior analysts by researching companies, analyzing financial data, and preparing investment reports to aid recommendations.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, a passion for financial markets, and a desire to learn within a professional investment environment. Internship experience and Excel proficiency are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• Entry-level to 2 years of experience in finance, investment analysis, or a related field.
• Internship experience is valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a foundational understanding of financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn about investment management and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research on companies, industries, and macroeconomic trends.
• Assist in the analysis of financial statements, valuation models, and investment opportunities.
• Support portfolio managers in constructing and managing investment portfolios.
• Prepare regular performance reports, market commentary, and investment recommendations.
• Maintain databases and track key financial metrics for investment analysis.
• Collaborate with team members on various research projects and ad-hoc analytical tasks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Financial modeling

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a bright Junior Investment Analyst to join a growing investment management team in Paarl. You will support senior analysts by researching companies, analyzing financial data, and preparing investment reports to aid recommendations.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, a passion for financial markets, and a desire to learn within a professional investment environment. Internship experience and Excel proficiency are valued assets.