Investment Analyst

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a high-calibre Investment Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to apply your quantitative expertise in portfolio construction and investment decision-making. You will dive deep into data analytics, using cutting-edge tools such as R, Python, and Bloomberg to uncover insights and drive meaningful analysis. With a focus on financial modelling and risk analysis, you will play a crucial role in supporting the investment process. If you have a passion for data-driven investment strategies and a strong background in quantitative analysis, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in investments with a clear track record.
• Solid evidence of quantitative ability and technical strength.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio construction and investment decision-making.
• Engage in data interrogation, analytics, and statistical recalculations.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Financial Modelling

Data Analytics

Portfolio Construction

Education

BCom Degree in Mathematics

BCom Degree in Accounting

BCom Degree in Statistics

BCom Degree in Finance

BCom Degree in Engineering

BCom Degree in Physics

Tools

R

Python

Matlab

Bloomberg

Factset

Job description

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : May 25, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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• Are you a data-driven investment professional with a passion for portfolio construction and quantitative analysis? We're looking for a high-calibre Investment Analyst to join our dynamic team.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Apply your quantitative expertise to support portfolio construction and investment decision-making.
• Dive deep into data interrogation, analytics, and statistical recalculations to uncover insights and opportunities.
• Engage with cutting-edge tools like R, Python, Matlab, Bloomberg, and Factset to drive meaningful analysis.
• Support the investment process with robust financial models, market research, and risk analysis.

What We’re Looking For :

• A BCom Degree in Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, or Physics.
• 3–5 years of experience in investments with a clear track record of financial modelling and data analytics.
• Solid evidence of quantitative ability and technical strength.
• FAIS compliant.
• Proficiency in portfolio construction and investment analytics.

Tools You’ll Use :