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Job Description

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Old Mutual Investment Group is looking for a Thematic Research Analyst for our team. The role involves integrating traditional equity research with long term investment research across macroeconomic, industry and responsible investment themes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a voice of their own, a deep understanding of financial markets and a passion for research.

Key result areas

Thematic research. Periodically publish in-house research on key research themes at a country, sector and company level to complement the investment process. These would be long term deep dive pieces into specific themes with the goal of generating investment insights.Company analysis. Fundamental equity analysis and providing investment recommendations. Sector research. Stay up to date on industry trends and regulatory developments.Engagement. Engage with companies and industry bodies to drive sustainable strategies, and to build and maintain relationships with clients, and industry bodies, fostering trust and credibility.Public writing. Contribute to marketing and knowledge sharing initiatives by writing articles, presenting findings and attending conferences’

Requirements: skills, qualifications and experience required

Post-graduate qualification in finance, economics, engineering, physics, mathematics, environmental studies or a related field.Advanced degrees (MBA, CFA qualification) would be an advantage.A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in research and financial analysis, with prior exposure to any engineering field, particularly in environmental, oil and gas, or mining sectors.Strong understanding of markets, corporate finance and valuation.Working knowledge of responsible investment frameworks.Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.Strong writing and presenting skills.A passion for research, markets and investments.

Competencies

A willingness to hold strong views lightly.The ability to communicate confidently and assertively while also valuing and encouraging diverse perspectives in a collaborative team environmentThe ability to take and give critical feedback in a robust discussion.The ability to balance multiple competing tasks at a given time.The ability to evaluate investments and back up your views with data and reason.A knack for identifying challenges and developing creative solutions to address them, especially under unexpected market conditions.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate complex investment ideas and strategies clearly to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.The capacity to adapt to changing market dynamics, and client needs while remaining flexibleA willingness to be an effective team player to collaborate with colleagues, including equity analysts, portfolio managers and researchers to achieve common investment goals.The ability to handle high-pressure situations, market volatility and setbacks with composure and resilience.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Equity Research, Financial Analysis, Investment Research, Researching, Thematic Analysis

Competencies

Business InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenInstills TrustManages Complexity

Education

Bachelors Degree (B): Engineering (Required)

Closing Date

25 April 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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