Manager Research Analyst

SUMMARY:
A renowned asset management firm offering a spectrum of investment solutions is searching for a Manager Research Analyst to be based in the north of Johannesburg. The ideal candidate must have experience conducting quantitative and qualitative due diligence, investment analysis and making recommendations on fund managers and funds.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary functions include conducting quantitative and qualitative due diligence, investment analysis (e.g., financial modelling, risk analysis, investment merits, etc.), and making recommendations on local and global fund managers and funds. This will extend to authoring investment manager due diligence reports. Making presentations to the rest of the investment management team; maintaining frequent contact with current as well as prospective fund managers; and supporting the investment team with requests related to investment solutions. The incumbent will report to the Head of Investments and play an active support role to the Head of Manager Research. 

Duties & Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Proactive maintenance of relevant ASISA categories with explicit and relevant engagement with key stakeholders including quants analyst and senior portfolio managers
• Detailed understanding of asset manager strategies locally and globally
• Regular short-note assessments on potential manager strategies post quarterly meetings and on an ad hoc basis
• Thorough deep-dive due diligences on relevant manager strategies with explicit involvement of head of research
• Build strong relationships with underlying asset managers, and insightful and regular assessments of existing buy-list managers
• Produce ad hoc research reports relevant to needs of consulting clients that will require innovative thinking
• Inspire confidence in manager research process by insightful presentation to consultants as and when required
• Management of the Manager Research team diary
  

• BComm (Hons) / Business Science degree majoring in Finance, Economics, Financial Analysis or Portfolio Management
• CAIA, CFA or related studies beneficial
• 3 years manager research experience within the multi-manager, fund of funds or asset consulting environment
• Experience in non-traditional asset classes is an advantage
• 3 years manager research experience within the multi-manager, fund of funds or asset consulting environment
• Experience in non-traditional asset classes is an advantage

• Confident, self-motivated individual
• Be an active team player
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong technical skills
• Strong knowledge of Financial Services Business
• Ability to use initiative and multitask
• Strategic Innovative thinking and delivery
• Good co-ordination skills

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