Senior Research Analyst

Job Description

To conduct research analysis and present findings to corporate and institutional clients in the food producers and industrials sector.

Requirements

• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree
• CA (SA)/Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred
• 5 years research experience in a financial institution, with coverage of the food producers and industrials sectors
• Ability to work under pressure and long hours to meet deadlines
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk, and Controls
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Decision-making process
• Business acumen

Responsibilities

• Produce original, differentiated, quality research reports that provide institutional clients, corporate clients, and internal stakeholders with insight that enables better decision-making
• Establish relationships with clients and other stakeholders through regular engagement by telephone calls, roadshows, and other relevant events
• Contribute to the achievement of Nedbank’s culture manifesto by driving the correct behavior
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate
• Support internal stakeholders by preparing presentations for meetings and dealing with ad hoc queries and data requests
• Collaborate within teams and individuals across Global Markets, the Nedbank Group, and external service providers
• Provide input to business units by conducting research on products, market, market trends, economic, and environmental factors
• Assist in positioning Global Markets Research as a valued business partner through proactive engagement and networking with internal and external stakeholders
• Mitigate risk by managing research databases and meeting compliance and regulatory requirements through consultation with the Compliance Division
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives, and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems, processes, services, and solutions are aligned
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction