Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst - Fixed Income
Our client, a leading provider of fund management, investment and financial services and managing in excess of MUR 80 billion of assets is recruiting highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst - Fixed Income.
The position will report to the Senior Fund Manager – Fixed Income.
Duties will include:
• Assess the economic & business environment and local & international fixed income markets.
• Assess the impact of economic and business trends and markets on investment portfolios.
• Research and articulate investment ideas and strategies.
• Financial modelling and projection.
• Collaborate with the investment teams in investment decisions, including portfolio construction and asset allocation.
• Assess corporate credit risks through a detailed micro and macro analysis.
• Liaise and follow-up on investment dossiers.
• Ensure efficient client reporting as well as efficient regular visits to clients.
• Maintain an awareness of the latest financial/economic trends and keep up to date with market developments and new investment solutions.
• Investigate new avenues for business development and provide technical support to Business Development Team.
• Assist in developing new investment ideas / strategies to satisfy market needs.
• Any other cognate duties.
Qualification and Experience:
• At least a degree in Finance / Economics / Investments from a recognized university.
• Holder of a CFA designation, or another professional qualification in the field of Finance / Investments, will be a definite advantage.
• A solid understanding of, and a strong belief in, a fundamental-centric investment process.
• A solid understanding of investment and economics theory.
• A minimum of 2 years’ direct experience in asset management and research
functions.
• Experience in investment analysis, modelling, and valuation for assessing asset classes and securities, as well as demonstrated experience in asset allocation and portfolio construction.
• Must be able to articulate investment strategies to fellow team members, staff and clients.
• Familiar with Bloomberg Terminal
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools and / or Python.
If you feel challenged by the above position, and believe you have the required profile, apply now!
Proactive reserves the right:
• To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview.
• Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.