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: SECTOR SPECIALIST: FINANCIAL SERVICES AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) Grade: E1 – E4 (Ref: SSF004) Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable Division: Research and Project Development
Requirements: • Post graduate Degree in Commerce, Finance or equivalent qualification. Master’s degree/MBA/CFA would be advantageous. • At least 5 - 8 years relevant experience independently covering financial services research and analysis (banks, insurers, asset managers, micro lenders, etc.). • Experience in undertaking sector research with implications for the economy, financial markets and investments is key. • Experience of implementing research views on investment portfolios would be highly desirable. Duties: • Produce industry leading proprietary research that generates investment views and ideas in the Financial Services and Financial Inclusion sectors. • Manage the investment identification process across the unlisted Financial Services / Inclusion sectors. • Research and analyse impact of current as well as evolving macro themes and trends in Financial Services/ financial inclusion sector. • Develop industry leading knowledge on sectorial key value creation drivers and response to various macro environments. • Identify and generate sector, intra-sector and cross sector investable opportunities. • Develop valuation models for private companies. Estimate sector returns. • Remain up-to-date on developments in global financial markets and economics. • Assist deal teams understanding the key risks and opportunities during the due diligence process, when potential investments are being evaluated. • Assist with deal origination for PIC’s Project Development Partnership Fund. Competencies and skills: • Company and Sector analysis • Financial modelling skills • Excellent writing and communication skills • Excellent presentation skills • Ability to work alone and in a team • Time management • Performance and result oriented • Ability to deal with pressure/stress • Stay abreast with latest trends in the economy • Problem solving skills • Ability to evaluate market intelligence • Customer service orientated • Management skills • Analytical thinker • Good understanding of Risk • Experience in working on Bloomberg (preferred) With the PIC having topped the R2,4 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: 14 October 2022 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 E1 – E4 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.
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