Research Content Enablement Specialist

FirstRand Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Limited is seeking a Research Enablement Specialist to ensure editorial quality and efficient content management across research outputs. You will edit, proofread, and align materials with regulatory and internal standards, collaborating closely with analysts and stakeholders to improve narrative flow and usability.

The role focuses on governance, knowledge management, and continuous improvement within the research enablement team, requiring strong language skills and attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Publishing or related disciplines (e.g. PPE, Language Practice, Information Science).
• 3+ years in editorial, research production, or content management roles.
• Experience in financial services or research environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Edit, proofread, and quality‑assure research publications, presentations, and client‑facing materials for clarity and accuracy.
• Act as quality checkpoint for high‑impact outputs ensuring editorial standards are met before release.
• Uphold and apply editorial style guidelines across asset classes, product types, and platforms.
• Partner with analysts to improve narrative flow and close content gaps.
• Strengthen structure and readability to enhance client value and usability.
• Maintain and organise the research content repository and version control.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Content management

Workflow coordination

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Economics/Publishing

Tools

MS Office

CMS

Publishing tools

Job description

FirstRand Limited is seeking a Research Enablement Specialist to ensure editorial quality and efficient content management across research outputs. You will edit, proofread, and align materials with regulatory and internal standards, collaborating closely with analysts and stakeholders to improve narrative flow and usability.

The role focuses on governance, knowledge management, and continuous improvement within the research enablement team, requiring strong language skills and attention to