Assistant Portfolio Manager – Resources Sector (Equity Research & Investments)

Fempower Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institutional investment firm in Pretoria is seeking a dynamic Assistant Portfolio Manager to join their Listed Investments team. This role requires expertise in equity research and financial modelling, focusing on the resources and mining sector. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, with at least 5 years of investment analysis experience. This position offers valuable exposure and mentorship within a high-value investment environment.

Benefits

Mentorship from seasoned investment professionals

Clear growth path within portfolio management

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in investment analysis, equity research, or portfolio support.
• Proven exposure to the mining and resources industry.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental equity research on mining and resources companies.
• Analyse market, sector, and commodity trends.
• Develop and present investment cases and valuation models.

Skills

Equity research

Portfolio analysis

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Report-writing

Presentation ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

CFA or progress toward CFA

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Job description

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Salary: Market-related, highly competitive package

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

A leading institutional investment firm is seeking a dynamic and analytical Assistant Portfolio Manager to join their Listed Investments team, with a focus on the resources and mining sector. This role is ideal for a finance or investment professional with a solid grounding in equity research, portfolio analysis, and financial modelling, and a keen interest in the commodities and mining space.

You will support senior portfolio managers by conducting sector analysis, developing investment theses, and making recommendations that drive strategic portfolio decisions across the resources sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental equity research on mining and resources companies.
• Analyse market, sector, and commodity trends to identify investment opportunities.
• Develop and present investment cases and valuation models to the portfolio management team.
• Assist in the construction and monitoring of resources-related investment portfolios.
• Prepare detailed financial models, performance reports, and sector analyses.
• Contribute to ongoing strategy discussions and portfolio reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Investments, or a related field (Honours or postgraduate qualification preferred).
• CFA or progress toward CFA will be a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in investment analysis, equity research, or portfolio support.
• Proven exposure to the mining and resources industry through analysis, transactions, or client portfolios, is essential.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation ability.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg, Excel, and investment analysis tools will be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute and detail-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and research capabilities.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within an investment team.
• Passionate about the markets and the resources sector.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join one of South Africa’s most reputable investment environments, offering exposure to high-value portfolios, mentorship from seasoned investment professionals, and a clear growth path within portfolio management.