Junior Investment Analyst

IT Ridge Technologies; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services corporation in Pretoria seeks an individual to assist the Investment Analyst by providing reporting and analysis for investment portfolios. The role involves monthly reconciliations, report preparations, and risk monitoring. A relevant degree and at least 2 years of experience in the investment sector are required. Knowledge of Bloomberg is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an investment environment.
• Assisting with investment transaction reconciliation.
• Preparation of investment reports including performance attribution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month reconciliation of investment transactions and asset valuations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly investment reports for asset managers.
• Monitor and report market, credit and liquidity risk.

Skills

Investment analysis

Market risk analysis

Reconciliation

Reporting

Education

BCom/BSc in Investment Management, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this role is to assist the Investment Analyst in providing extensive reporting, monitoring and analysis of the investment portfolios of the Corporation and the establishment and upkeep of the systems to support these functions. The role also entails liaising with the Corporation’s back and middle offices and the custodian. The incumbent will work closely with the investment analyst to ensure that key deliverables are met.

Key Accountabilities, Measures & Interfaces

• Assist the Investment Analyst with month reconciliation of investment transactions and asset valuations
• Assist the Investment Analyst with execution of investment instructions and liaison between back office, middle office and asset managers
• Assist the Investment Analyst with preparation of monthly and quarterly investment reports that include asset manager and portfolio returns, comparison against benchmarks, performance attribution, portfolio composition summaries and commentary
• Assist with preparation of various monthly and quarterly reports in support of other units within the Corporation such as finance, risk and actuarial
• Assist in monitoring and reporting market, credit and liquidity risk to ensure compliance with defined limits
• Assist with the rebalancing of the investment portfolios and monitor fund managers’ compliance with mandates / benchmarks and report
• Provision of documented processes and illustrations as requested by auditors
• Any adhoc projects assigned by the Head of Investments
• Assist the investment specialist with producing research notes from manager report backs and due diligences
• Assist with manager onboarding, transition planning and post transition reconciliation

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant University degree BCom / BSc in Investments management or related discipline (Mathematics, Statistics or Economics)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in investment environment
• Knowledge of external market systems such as Bloomberg will be an advantage