Equity Research Analyst

Nedbank

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Nedbank Private Wealth seeks a high-calibre equity analyst to join the Cape Town team. You will research SA and international listed equities, generate actionable investment recommendations, and contribute to portfolio decision-making.

The role offers exposure to fund management pathways, including AI-enabled research practices and ongoing professional development within Nedbank Private Wealth. Capetown-based, on-site work environment.

Qualifications

Matric/Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate is required.
Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees are preferred.
Progress toward CFA or CFA qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Research and analyse South African and international listed equities, including commodity-related sectors.
Produce clear research reports, valuation models and investment recommendations.
Monitor company results, industry developments, commodity cycles, macroeconomic trends and global market developments.
Use AI, data and research tools to enhance productivity, idea generation and investment insight.
Assess investment opportunities using financial analysis, valuation, scenario analysis, ESG considerations and portfolio fit.
Present investment views and recommendations at investment meetings and other relevant forums.
Contribute to investment strategy discussions, house views and portfolio decision-making.
Support portfolio managers with idea generation, portfolio monitoring and risk assessment.
Engage professionally with company management, sell-side analysts, external research providers and other stakeholders.
Maintain research models, databases, watchlists and investment process tools to a high standard.
Develop fund-management capability through exposure to portfolio construction, position sizing, risk management and mandate requirements.
Vote shareholder proxies in line with Nedbank Private Wealth’s Proxy Voting Framework.
Contribute to a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, continuous learning and high-quality investment thinking.

Skills

Data analysis

Business writing

Governance, Risk and Controls

Industry trends

Decision-making

Earning Trust

Communication

Work Standards

Technical/Professional Knowledge

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

B.Com, B.BusSci, CA(SA), CFA or equivalent investment-related qualification

Progress toward, or completion of, the CFA qualification would be advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Unit - Nedbank Private and Wealth - Investment Management

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

Closing Date - 20 October 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

We are looking for a high-calibre equity analyst to join the Nedbank Private Wealth Investment team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will research South African and international listed equities, including commodity-related companies, and generate clear, actionable investment recommendations for Nedbank Private adn Wealth clients. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to portfolio decision-making, help embed AI-enabled research practices into the investment process, and develop toward a fund management role over time.

The analyst will contribute to investment strategy, portfolio decision-making and house views. The role is designed to build the skills required to progress into fund management over time .

Job Responsibilities

Research and analyse South African and international listed equities, including commodity-related sectors.
Produce clear research reports, valuation models and investment recommendations.
Monitor company results, industry developments, commodity cycles, macroeconomic trends and global market developments.
Use AI, data and research tools appropriately to enhance productivity, idea generation, information synthesis and investment insight.
Assess investment opportunities using financial analysis, valuation, scenario analysis, ESG considerations and portfolio fit.
Present investment views and recommendations at investment meetings and other relevant forums.
Contribute to investment strategy discussions, house views and portfolio decision-making.
Support portfolio managers with idea generation, portfolio monitoring and risk assessment.
Engage professionally with company management, sell-side analysts, external research providers and other stakeholders.
Maintain research models, databases, watchlists and investment process tools to a high standard.
Develop fund-management capability through exposure to portfolio construction, position sizing, risk management and mandate requirements.
Vote shareholder proxies in line with Nedbank Private Wealth’s Proxy Voting Framework.
Contribute to a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, continuous learning and high-quality investment thinking.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

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

Preferred Qualification

B.Com, B.BusSci, CA(SA), CFA or equivalent investment-related qualification
Progress toward, or completion of, the CFA qualification would be advantageous

Minimum Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an equity analyst, investment analyst or related buy-side or sell-side research role. South African equity experience is essential; exposure to international equities, commodities or portfolio management would be advantageous.

Technical / Professional Knowledge