Business Analysts (02)
Responsibilities
- Performs in-depth and continuous research on assigned new investment proposals and projects taking into account IDC mandate and development objectives, financial market conditions, asset class characteristics, portfolio construction and positioning
- Undertakes researches in economic trends and investment opportunities
- Analyses financial performance in relation to the Balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow statements against the Subsidiaries’ business plan models
- Undertakes reviews, valuations and analyses of investment proposals to determine economic and financial viability and expected returns and make appropriate recommendations to the Investments Manager
- Analyse the overall investment strategy of the IDC with continuous revision of objectives in the context of Company Policy
- Provide analytical support on investment proposals and new ventures and conduct subsidiary investment reviews
- Develops, recommends, and manages the execution of programs designed to achieve investment objectives
- Keeps up to date with market developments, new investment products and other market trends
- Maintains extensive contact with subsidiary investment managers, clients and consultants to oversee project implementation and ensure communication of IDC requirements
- Monitors the financial news using specialist media sources, specifically company-specific news and key economic variables affecting investee-companies being overseen
- Ensures that the Investment limit is maintained at all times
- Writes research reports and presents investment ideas to the investments team
- Analyses and makes recommendations as to the performance of allocated investee companies, and where applicable, whether investments should be maintained in the investments portfolio
Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics; Business; Finance or professional qualification in CFA, ACCA, CIMA
- Masters in Economics or MBA
- Professional membership with the relevant professional bodies
- Five years experience in a similar position
Other Attributes
- Strong Financial analysis skills
- Negotiation skills
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Persuasive and Pleasant
How to apply
Visit the IDC link provided to apply and upload CV on the careers portal and no hard copy applications will be accepted.