Responsibilities:
- Bloomberg Terminal use: Tracking portfolio movements, company information and stock details, both for existing positions and for positions under review.
- Conduct and/or secure research on sectors, industries, and individual stocks to facilitate analysis and comparisons of investment opportunities and conduct periodic portfolio peer-group analysis.
- Monitor websites of portfolio-held position to follow financial calendars, company announcements, financial publications and market reports.
- Write clear, well-researched reports and commentaries and contribute to other company related reports as required.
- Provide monthly reports to the executive team and prepare short-form Weekly Briefing Reports and Forthcoming Events Calendar for Management and the Investment Committee.
- Keep abreast of breaking news or information that has the propensity to impact market movements in sectors under review.
- Strong understanding of financial markets either through professional training (preferably a qualification in Finance) or through proven relevant experience (minimum 3 years).
- Strong analytical skills and a high proficiency in written and spoken English with the ability to articulate the essence of a company report, financial statement or expert analysis clearly and succinctly.
- Competence in Excel and Word are a must as is competency with Bloomberg Terminal.
- A working knowledge of French and/or Dutch would be considered an asset.
- The role requires the services of a self-motivated individual who is discreet, personable, adaptable, and meticulous and who can work with a team and deliver to strict deadlines, during agreed timeframes, as and when necessary.