Equity Research Analyst

nedbank; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services provider seeks candidates for an Equity Analyst role in Cape Town. Join a high-performing team and focus on researching and evaluating investment opportunities for high-net-worth clients. Ideal candidates should have a B. Comm degree, relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This position promises an opportunity to contribute substantively to investment strategies and client outcomes within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in an Equity/Listed Property Analyst role within a Financial Services Industry.
• Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) - would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis of equities to support the investment process.
• Generate research reports and investment recommendations.
• Conduct financial analysis of listed companies.
• Formulate investment recommendations to enhance client outcomes.
• Contribute to investment strategy discussions.

Skills

Business writing

Communication Strategies

Data analysis

Decision-making process

Education

B. Comm degree with majors in investment related subjects

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location - Nedbank Clocktower Campus, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Business Unit - Nedbank Private and Wealth; Investment Management

Closing Date - 30 January 2026

Employment Equity Statement - Preference will be given to Applicants from Underrepresented Groups

Job Family

• Investment Banking
• Investments
• Manage Self: Professional

FAIS Affected

FAIS Affected - Yes

Job Purpose

This is an opportunity for candidates who wish to join the high performing and process driven Nedbank Private Wealth Investment team.

To research and evaluate investment opportunities to generate recommendations for Nedbank High-Net worth clients to optimise risk-adjusted investment outcomes. The research and analysis will focus on JSE listed and global equities across various industries.

Job Responsibilities

• Research and analysis of equities to support the broader investment process.
• Generate research reports and investment recommendations to enable investment decisions.
• Conduct financial analysis of listed companies in line with Nedbank Private and Wealth’s valuation framework.
• Formulate investment recommendations in accordance with Nedbank Private and Wealth’s investment framework in order to enhance client outcomes.
• Contribute to Nedbank Private Wealth's investment strategy discussions to formulate house views.
• Participate in investment strategy meetings to present and formulate investment opportunities.
• Engage external service providers and key stakeholders associated with investment opportunities.
• Vote shareholder proxies in accordance with Nedbank Private and Wealth's Proxy voting Framework.

Job Responsibilities (cont)

• Share knowledge and industry trends with the team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
• Update and maintain various databases
• Participate in creating a culture of idea generation, continuous learning and shared knowledge.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from leadership.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified time frames.
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

B. Comm degree with majors in investment related subjects or Chartered Financial Analyst.

Minimum Experience Level

• 3 years experience in an Equity/Listed Property Analyst role within a Financial Services Industry.
• Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) - would be advantageous

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business writing
• Communication Strategies
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Decision-making process

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