Assistant Portfolio Manager – Rest of Africa | Listed Equities
Location: Pretoria
Industry: Asset Management / Investments
An established institutional asset manager is seeking an experienced Assistant Portfolio Manager – Rest of Africa to support the management of a listed equities portfolio across African markets.
The successful candidate will conduct country, sector and listed-security research, formulate investment views and provide buy/sell recommendations supported by detailed investment theses and fundamental valuations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct fundamental listed-equity and capital markets research across African markets.
- Develop country and sector views considering macroeconomic, currency and market factors.
- Make country allocation and security recommendations supported by detailed investment theses.
- Develop, maintain and update fundamental valuation models.
- Analyse portfolio and security exposures against valuations.
- Present investment recommendations to Portfolio Management and Listed Equities teams.
- Provide ongoing company, industry and valuation research.
- Travel across relevant African markets as required.
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance or Science.
- 5–7 years' relevant experience within investment management, banking or management consulting.
- Strong understanding of Rest of Africa capital markets and their key drivers.
- Strong knowledge of macroeconomics, currencies, country allocation and investment risk.
- Demonstrated experience in equity/security research and fundamental valuation modelling.
- Strong numerical, analytical, written and presentation skills.
Advantageous- Postgraduate qualification / MBA, MCom or MSc.
- CFA or similar professional qualification.
- 10+ years' relevant investment experience.
This role is particularly suited to an investment professional with demonstrable experience analysing listed companies and capital markets across African jurisdictions outside South Africa.
Desired Skills:
- Assessment
- Financial Analysis
- Portfolio Analysis
- Investment Analysis
- Market Research
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Financial Services
