Graduate Financial Analyst — Hybrid, Training & Growth

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst in Randburg, Gauteng. This hybrid role supports senior analysts in financial reporting, market research, and modeling, offering exposure to investments and corporate finance in a growing financial services firm.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong Excel, quantitative skills, and a keen interest in financial markets. The position includes comprehensive training and a clear path for professional development.

Qualifications

• A recent graduate with a quantitative bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, accounting concepts and investment theory.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, team-oriented.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg or Refinitiv is a plus.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Randburg, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports and presentations.
• Research market trends, economic conditions and industry performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting and valuation.
• Analyze financial data to identify KPIs and trends.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and risks.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with departments to gather financial information.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
• Stay updated on regulations and best practices; assist ad-hoc analyses.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

Financial modeling

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Quantitative background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst in Randburg, Gauteng. This hybrid role supports senior analysts in financial reporting, market research, and modeling, offering exposure to investments and corporate finance in a growing financial services firm.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong Excel, quantitative skills, and a keen interest in financial markets. The position includes comprehensive training and a clear path for professional development.