Trainee Research Analyst x4

Coronation Fund Managers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Coronation Fund Managers in Cape Town seeks a trainee for the Coronation Catapult Programme to gain exposure in investment research. You will receive structured learning, mentorship and on-the-job support to develop into a Research Analyst.

The role includes assisting analysts, attending meetings, preparing presentations and building financial models while developing critical thinking and business communication skills.

Qualifications

• BCom or BBus Sci or CFA or Act Sci or Engineering degree.
• Any degree majoring in accounting, investments, finance, economics or mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assisting analysts with research projects across various sectors.
• Attend meetings with management / Investment Research teams.
• Administrative work supporting the research process.
• Preparation of presentations for report-backs and roadshows.
• Assisting analysts with spreadsheet models and running company analyses.
• Assisting analysts with various ad hoc projects.

Skills

Numerical

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Takes initiative

Attention to detail

Pressure tolerance

Education

BCom

BBus Sci

CFA

Act Sci

Engineering

Job description

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounting / Finance / Actuarial Science / Financial Mathematics /Economics graduate who is keen to demonstrate their passion for the financial markets to get well rounded exposure in the investment research space. As a trainee, you will be provided with structured learning, mentorship and on the job support to develop into a Research Analyst. As part of the Coronation Catapult Programme, you will be provided with power skills training including but not limited to critical thinking, resilience, business communication skills and coaching.

Be part of this dynamic programme to catapult your career to heights you have not yet imagined!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting analysts with research projects across various sectors.
• Attend meetings with management / Investment Research (IR) teams.
• Administrative work supporting the research process.
• Preparation of presentations for report-backs and roadshows.
• Assisting analysts with spreadsheet models and running company analyses.
• Assisting analysts with various ad hoc projects.

Ideal Qualifications

• BCom, BBus Sci, CFA, Act Sci, Engineering.
• Any degree majoring in accounting, investments, finance, economics or mathematics.

Most Important Attribute

• Numerical.
• Able to work under high pressure.
• Proven academic ability through diligence and perseverance.

Competencies

• Strong Communication Skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Takes initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Personality Attributes

• Self-starter.
• Responsible.
• Confident.
• Driven.
• Willingness to work long hours.
• Accountable.