Analyst - Asset Management at AVID HR Consulting

Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Providing highly qualitative and quantitative support to the execution of investment banking mandates. Undertaking financial research and reports on prospective investment avenues. Providing the necessary data for the Decision-making Support System.
• Conducting detailed research on the economic and market trends, earnings’ prospects, financial statements and various other indicators to determine the suitable investment strategies.
• Liaising with the fund managers and building viable business relationships with the industry professionals.
• Keeping close track on the financial press, market trends, opportunities, risks and new investment products towards the identification of business opportunities for the Company.
• Compiling advisory reports and generating informed recommendations on prospective investment opportunities and funds that could enhance and/or diversify portfolios for the Company.
• Comprehensive analytical review of previous investment decisions and the decision-making process towards the successful execution of a prospective mandate.
• Developing complex financial models using electronic spreadsheet and analyzing legal documents for clients.

Requirements
Education/Experience/Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• ICAN/ACCA/CFA (certified/ongoing) will be of added advantage
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the financial markets
• Knowledge of corporate finance
• Knowledge of financial analysis
• Political awareness and socio-economic trends
• Working with people
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Learning and researching
• Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics and economics
• Strong numeric skills
• Writing and reporting
• Planning and organizing
• Excellent investment analysis software user