Equity Analyst

JOB PURPOSE:

To research and evaluate listed equity securities (JSE-listed and potentially offshore) to provide actionable investment recommendations. The role supports portfolio managers or external clients with valuation models, thematic insights, and stock-specific analysis in line with investment strategy.

The successful candidates will be part of the investment team and report to the Portfolio Managers who run and manage portfolios. They must have a keen interest in investments and eager to learn.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct fundamental research and analysis of companies, sectors, and macroeconomic trends.
• Build and maintain financial valuation models (DCF, multiples, SOTP, NAV).
• Prepare and present investment reports and stock recommendations (buy/sell/hold).
• Attend company results presentations, analyst briefings, AGMs, and investor days
• Perform management meetings and engage with listed company IR teams.
• Monitor and report on industry trends, regulatory changes, and corporate actions.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, ESG analysts, and quant teams where applicable.
• Track key KPIs, earnings revisions, and market sentiment.
• Ensure alignment with internal compliance, FAIS, and FSCA regulatory standards.

FAVOURABLE SKILLS AND PERSONALITY ATTRIBUTES:

• Advanced computer Literate – MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong financial modelling and valuation capability (Excel, FactSet, Bloomberg, Reuters).
• Understanding of IFRS financial statements and corporate finance principles.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and report-writing tools.
• Good communication Skills (Verbal and written) at all levels
• Good interpersonal and leadership qualities. Highly driven and self-motivated.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Commercial acumen and market awareness.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Professional integrity and ethical judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Consistent excellent academic achievement.
• Strong accounting background. Newly qualified CA.
• 2 – 5+ years of relevant experience as an Equity Analyst or Investment Analyst.
• CFA qualifications (partial or complete) favorable.

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

Independent thought process. Strong planning and organizational skills . Working with people (client interaction and presentations). Driven and Self Motivated. Passionate about financial markets.

OTHER:

• Available: Immediately
• Offer: Salary competitive in terms of basic salary and performance bonus
• Job type: Permanent

To apply, please e-mail the below documents (ideally in a single pdf file) to Ms Nomonde Majikela info@mianzo.co.za

• A covering letter. In the cover letter please tell us about yourself, why you have studied what you studied and why you want to pursue a career in Asset Management. Generic cover letters will not be accepted.
• Your full curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of referees.
• Certified copies of your academic transcript.

Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to undergo assessments.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the following:

• ITC Checks.
• Qualification Checks.
• Reference Checks.
• ID and Criminal Checks
• Psychometric assessments.
• A short project to assess investment knowledge covered in tertiary.

Telephone: +27 21 552 3555                                                    Website: www.mianzo.co.za

Reference number: EA002                                                       Closing date: 15 July 2025

Mianzo Asset Management is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets. Our Employment Equity Policy is available upon requests. For this post we seek particularly to attract South African female candidates of all demographics.

Mianzo Asset Management reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary and reserves the right to make no appointment. Should you not receive any response in respect of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.