Job Title: Financial Analyst – Equities

Our client, a leading provider of fund management, investment and financial services and managing in excess of MUR 80 billion of assets is seeking to recruit Financial Analysts - Equities.

The selected incumbent will report to the Portfolio Manager / Senior Fund Manager (Equities).

Duties will include:

• Analysing the economic and market environment (both locally and internationally) and assessing its impact on investment portfolios.

• Assisting in investment decisions, including portfolio construction and asset allocation.

• Researching and articulating investment ideas and strategies.

• Financial modelling and projection.

• Liaising and follow-up on investment dossiers.

• Ensuring efficient client reporting as well as effect regular visits to clients.

• Keeping up to date with latest financial results, economic data, corporate actions and new products.

• Investigating new avenues for business development and provide technical support to business development team and assist in developing new investment ideas / strategies to satisfy market needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate should possess the following profile:

• At least a degree in Finance / Economics / Investments from a recognised university.

• Professional qualification in the field of Finance or enrollment for a professional qualification: Enrollment in the CFA program will be a definite advantage.

• Solid understanding of investment and economic theory.

• Prior experience in the financial services sector will be an advantage.

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.

• Pleasant personality with good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Dynamic and motivated team player able to work under pressure.

• 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.