Investment and Quant Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an Investment and Quant Analyst to compile data series, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, and make informed investment recommendations. You will interpret information to identify cause‑and‑effect patterns and interact with internal and external clients to provide tailored solutions.

The role requires advanced degrees in actuarial/sciences/PPE with maths, a Masters or higher, and the CFA is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• Masters degree is required.
• Honours, Masters or Doctoral degree in Actuarial/Sciences/PPE (with maths).
• CFA qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Compile, maintain and monitor economic, industry and other dataseries through research.
• Make investment recommendations by using quantitative andqualitative analysis.
• Identify and interpret relevant information using logic to seek causeand effect relationships.
• Assess needs and provide solutions interacting with internal andexternal clients.
• Provide feedback and make business presentations to stakeholders.
• Develop software proficiency to deliver required outputs.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholdersduring formal and informal interaction.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Masters degree

Honours/Masters/Doctoral in Actuarial/Sciences/PPE (with maths)

Job description

About the job Investment and Quant Analyst

Investment and Quant Analyst

MinimumRequirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Masters Degree
  
• Honours, Masters or Doctoral degree in Actuarial/ Sciences/ PPE (with
  maths)
• CFA qualification will be advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Compile, maintain and monitor economic, industry and other dataseries through research.
• Make investment recommendations by using quantitative andqualitative analysis.
• Identify and interpret relevant information using logic to seek causeand effect relationships.
• Assess needs and provide solutions interacting with internal andexternal clients.
• Provide feedback and make business presentations to stakeholders.
• Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate theaccomplishment of work goals.
• Evaluate performance of fund/investment through regular financialperformance reviews
• Develop software proficiency to deliver required outputs.
• Express ideasor facts clearly in written documentation so that the content isunderstood by the recipient.
• Develop sound product and industryknowledge and understanding the regulatory framework.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through inputand feedback from management.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed withinspecified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholdersduring formal and informal interaction.