Financial Data Analyst

MSCI; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment data firm in Stellenbosch is seeking an Analyst for Private Capital Data Solutions. This role involves analyzing financial statements of private capital investment partnerships to support institutional clients. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess a recent or upcoming degree in Finance or related fields, and are familiar with Excel and financial reporting. The firm offers supportive and flexible working arrangements and emphasizes professional growth.

Benefits

Transparent compensation schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Global Orientation program

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Graduated or completing a bachelor's degree within 3 months of hire.
• Familiarity with private capital and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Detailed review and analysis of private capital partnership financial statements.
• Communicate reporting and compilation methodologies to clients.

Skills

Detail oriented analytical mindset

Results-focused self-starter

Familiarity with MS Excel

Familiarity with financial markets

Excel macros, pivot-tables, VBA

Data Analysis Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics

Tools

MS Access

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

R

Data Visualization

Job description

Your Team Responsibilities

The Analyst Private Capital Data Solutions is responsible for aggregation and reporting of underlying portfolio company investments of private capital investment partnerships. Data is compiled by the examination and analysis of direct fund manager reporting and other sources. This information is compiled on behalf of institutional asset owner clients who use the information for transparency into portfolio composition and analysis of exposure and risk.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Detailed review and analysis of private capital partnership financial statements to compile and maintain specific holdings details
• Become familiar with a wide variety of methodologies of tracking investments valuations and proceeds
• Perform audit and other quality control functions for the content set
• Effectively communicate details of reporting and compilation methodologies in response to client-directed questions and requests
• Meet personal and team deadlines through collaboration with team members

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Detail oriented analytical mindset
• Results-focused self-starter - Positive attitude and desire to learn
• Familiarity with MS Excel and MS Word - Graduated or completing a bachelors degree within 3 months of hire
• Major in Finance Accounting Business Economics Technology Mathematics are considered a plus
• Familiarity with financial markets Accounting and private capital
• Familiarity with Excel macros pivot-tables VBA MS Access and database concepts

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring your financial security health and overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.
• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
• A global network of talented colleagues who inspire support and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges internal mobility and expanded roles.
• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities Asian Support Network Black Leadership Network Climate Action Network Hola! MSCI Pride & Allies Women in Tech and Womens Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do and we are inspired by our purpose to power better investment decisions. Youll be part of an industry-leading network of creative curious and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself our clients and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research data and technology we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership / union status pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave) veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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Key Skills

Data Analytics,Microsoft Access,SQL,Power BI,R,Data Visualization,Tableau,Data Management,Data Mining,SAS,Data Analysis Skills,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1