Remote Insurance Investment Analyst

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical aid

Provident fund

Generous vacation time

Flexibility and work-life balance

CFA study support

Job summary

Placements24 invites an analytical Investment Analyst to optimize insurance investment portfolios. The role is primarily remote with a Sandton-based team, focusing on financial markets, asset allocation, and risk management within regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in investment analysis, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency with tools like Bloomberg or FactSet. Collaboration with actuaries and risk teams is essential for strategic portfolio health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years in investment analysis, portfolio management, or similar.
• Experience with insurance portfolios or regulatory considerations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research global markets, asset classes, and trends affecting portfolios.
• Develop investment strategies aligned with risk appetite and liabilities.
• Perform due diligence on opportunities, funds, and direct investments.
• Produce investment research and performance reports for senior management.
• Monitor and rebalance allocations to meet targets and risk parameters.
• Collaborate with actuaries and risk teams on insurance requirements.
• Stay current on regulatory changes impacting asset management.
• Engage with managers, brokers, and providers to optimize investments.
• Support formulation of the company investment policy.
• Utilize investment software and analytics tools effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Portfolio management

Risk awareness

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

Placements24 invites an analytical Investment Analyst to optimize insurance investment portfolios. The role is primarily remote with a Sandton-based team, focusing on financial markets, asset allocation, and risk management within regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in investment analysis, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency with tools like Bloomberg or FactSet. Collaboration with actuaries and risk teams is essential for strategic portfolio health.