PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC) Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd Private Bag X187 Pretoria 0001 Republic of South Africa
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests funds on behalf of public sector entities including the Government Employees Pension Fund. The organisation is the largest investment manager in the country and the continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: RESEARCH ANALYST Job Grade: C3 – D3 (Ref: RSRCH003) Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Division: Research and Innovation Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Finance/Economics or equivalent related qualification. • Postgraduate degree in finance/investments/economics or studying towards a CFA /Master’s degree (Preferred). • 2 to 4 years relevant working experience in investment research, covering social infrastructure (healthcare, education and affordable housing) or other sector/industry research. • Flexible, responsive and self-starting personality with keen attention to detail and ability to work across different teams within the division. • Must possess the desire and ability to work in a collaborative and intensive team-orientated environment. Duties: • Assist in conducting fundamental and thematic research in support of Head: Research & Innovation, Sector Specialists and Senior Research Analysts. • Prepare research reports that are aimed at, enhancing PIC’s knowledge base on various sectors and generating investment ideas. • Assist in conducting industry and sectorial analysis on growth prospects, developing/evolving global and local themes and trends. Sectors to be covered include social and economic infrastructure. • Assist in drafting market research studies for unlisted investments and form part of the due diligence team for unlisted transactions. • Assist in the development of financial models, including analysis of returns, sensitivities and scenario analysis etc. Competencies and skills: • Team player • Self-starter • Interpersonal skills • Planning and organising • Presentation skills • Financial analysis and interpretation • Financial modeling skills • Ability to undertake research • Strong analytical skills • Strong numerical skills • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills • Ability to work effectively under pressure • Experience on working on Bloomberg (preferred) With the PIC having topped the R2.5 trillion mark in assets under management and in the process of entering the global investment market, it is the best asset manager any serious professional would want to be associated with. It is also one of the better places from which one can serve South Africa. Closing Date: 21 August 2023 PIC is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be in line with the PIC Employment Equity plan. Please forward copies of your comprehensive CV’s to recruitment4@pic.gov.za * Grade range is from C3 – D3 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements. Privacy Notice: By submitting your job application, you consent to PIC’s processing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your job application. PIC will process your Personal Information in accordance with applicable laws and the PIC Privacy Policy available here (www.pic.gov.za). You are free to withdraw your consent at any time, after which, PIC may no longer be able consider your job application. The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests funds on behalf of public sector entities including the Government Employees Pension Fund. The organisation is the largest investment manager in the country and the continent. Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for the following challenging position: ANALYST: FINANCIAL (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) Job Grade: *D2-D4 (REF No: FA110823) Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: • B Degree in Commerce, Finance or Science • FAIS RE5 Certificate or must be obtained within 6 months of employment • At least 2 to 3 years relevant experience (in Equities Research or Actuarial Field) • Broad knowledge of financial markets • Exposure to Equity instruments/Research (BUY-side or SELL-side) Preferred Qualifications: • Postgraduate degree in commerce, finance or science • CA (SA) / CFA or similar • Registered Persons Exam • Strong understanding of the Financials (Banks and Insurance) industry (value chain, business models, new emerging issues) Minimum Technical/Core Skill Requirement: • Investment analysis • Evaluate market intelligence • Recommend sector stock • Stock specific research • Equity market research • Complete and customise excel-based valuation models • Maintain, develop, and update fundamental equity models • Presentation skills • Communication skills Duties: • Stock recommendation in the Financial Services Sector (Insurance) with detailed investment thesis • Detailed presentation of these recommendations to both the sector head as well as the Internal Listed Equities team • Complete and customise valuation models • Awareness of portfolio and stock exposures • Timely maintenance of valuation models to factor for new market information • Provision of investment thesis, valuations, industry and company information • Provision of timely commentary – dissemination of real-time news-flow Key Competencies: • Investment analysis • Evaluate market intelligence • Recommend sector stock • Stock specific research • Equity market research • Complete and customise excel-based valuation models • Maintain, develop, and update fundamental equity models • Presentation skills • Communication skills With the PIC having topped the R2.5 trillion mark in assets under management and in the process of entering the global investment market, it is the best asset manager any serious professional would want to be associated with. It is also one of the better places from which one can serve South Africa. Closing Date: 18 August 2023 PIC is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be done in line with PIC’s Employment Equity Plan. Please forward a copy of your comprehensive CV quoting “FA110823” to Recruitment6@pic.gov.za * Grade range is from D2-D4 commensurate with applicable minimum requirements By submitting your job application, you consent to PIC’s processing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your job application. PIC will process your Personal Information in accordance with applicable laws and the PIC Privacy Policy available here (www.pic.gov.za). You are free to withdraw your consent at any time, after which, PIC may no longer be able consider your job application.
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