Associate, Energy & Infrastructure, Client Coverage

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa-focused financial services group, invites applications for a sector research and analysis role within Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB). You will build sector forecasts and update financial models to generate analytics for reports and pitches.

You will stay informed of macro trends, support origination and execution of transactions, and draft client materials while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Build and update sector forecast/financial models to determine the competitive landscape and generate analytics for reports and pitches.
• Stay abreast of news, research and insights on macro economy, market, industry and client base.
• Support origination, structuring and execution by delivering quality materials on time with regulatory considerations.
• Draft and revise proposals, pitch books, client presentations and market updates for client engagement.
• Maintain internal stakeholder relationships across CIB (Product Lines, Risk, Legal) to develop product/process proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build and update sector forecast/financial models to determine the competitive landscape and generate analytics and insights (charts, dashboards) for sector reports and pitches.
• Research and summarize relevant documents and data from various sources to support sector coverage.
• Assist origination by drafting proposals and client materials ensuring regulatory considerations.
• Deliver information confidently and accurately for client engagements.

Skills

Sector research

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

First Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or Accounting

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Financial Modelling

Valuations

Job description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To conduct sector research, analysis and financial modelling to enable Sector Coverage in delivering universal sector leadership and expertise into Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) and the client franchise. Essential Functions include:

• Build and / or update sector specific forecast / financial models to determine the competitive landscape of the sector and to generate analytics and insights (charts, dashboards) for use in sector insight reports, presentations, publications and pitches.
• Stay abreast of news, research and insights on the macro economy, market, industry and client and counterparty base. Research, capture, collate, analyze and / or summarize relevant, quality and accurate documents, data and information (e.g. company financials, shareholders, value drivers, future prospects, due diligence reports, sector data, developments and trends) from various sources, and maintain the Sector Coverage database to enable Sector Coverage tactics
• Support the origination, structuring and execution of transactions by providing quality deliverables on time, paying close attention to detail to deliver to professional standards.
• Assist the origination process by drafting and / or revising proposals, pitch books, client presentations, circulars and other information required for client engagement (e.g. market updates, case studies), ensuring all regulatory aspects are considered. Deliver relevant information in a confident and creative way, while ensuring swift and accurate information availability.
• Adhere to the applicable CIB policies, systems, processes and procedures to ensure the compliance and fulfilment of all relevant risk, regulatory and business control requirements. Establish own internal stakeholder relationships across CIB (e.g. Product Lines, Risk, Legal) to develop proficiency in understanding products and processes

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business, Commerce, Finance or Accounting
Experience Required

At least 3-4 years track record conducting research, analysis, interpreting and packaging qualitative and quantitative data and compiling client documentation ( i.e. presentation / pitch books, memoranda, and other presentation materials) to share insights and create client value

3 – 4 years demonstrated understanding of a specific sector and the overall CIB value proposition to enable effective sector origination.

3 - 4 years Advanced User experience in PowerPoint, Excel, Financial Modelling and Valuations

3-4 years demonstrated experience working in cross functional teams, to deliver comprehensive client experience.

3 – 4 years understanding of the regulatory environment for a relevant sector in which CIB operate, to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

3-4 years’ experience in portfolio management - internal stakeholder collaboration, compliance, reporting, middle office support, etc.

2 – 3 years’ experience within a corporate & investment banking product environment such as Investment banking, Global markets or Transactional banking would be preferred

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Checking Things
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Interpreting Data
• Inviting Feedback
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Pursuing Goals
• Taking Action
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Client Business Case
• Client Knowledge
• Client Retention
• Client Servicing
• Financial Modelling
• Product Knowledge (Trading, Transacting)
• Quantitative Analysis
• Risk Management