DATA ANALYST – ANALYSIS OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO DATA FOR PERFORMANCE REPORTING PURPOSES
MUST HAVE SOUND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SKILLS IN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS AND KNOWLEDGE OF ECONOMIC ISSUES
REPORTS TO: STRATEGY AND PLANNING MANAGER
DURATION: PERMANENT
SALARY: NEGOTIABLE
LOCATION: SANDTON
CLOSING DATE: 13 JANUARY 2022
TO APPLY: Email your CV to [Email Address Removed]
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- BCom Degree graduate with sound financial analysis skills and knowledge of economic issues and Investment portfolios
- 3 years relevant work experience preferably in the FINANCIAL / CONSULTING sectors.
- Economist qualification will be advantageous.
MINIMUM TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE:
- Excellent MS Office skills especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills. Able to use pivot tables to analyse data
- Analysis of data, mainly investment portfolio data for performance reporting purposes
- Collect, validate and interpret data for strategic purposes
- Compile quarterly economic outlook with emphasis to specific industries affecting the Company
- Collect and analyse primary or secondary data for the department’s research purposes
- Good report writing skills
- Perform desktop research as required
POSITION OUTPUTS:
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REPORTING:
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Analysis of data mainly investment portfolio data for performance reporting purposes.
- Collect, validate and interpret data for strategic purposes.
- Compile Monthly and Quarterly Performance Reports.
- Respond to ad hoc requests for performance information.
- Develop data models as required.
- Compile quarterly economic outlook with emphasis to specific industries affecting the Company
- Work closely with management to identify and develop data requirements for the organisation.
- FACILITATING STRATEGY PLANNING:
- Prepare reports from data analysis conducted for input into organisational strategic conversations.
- Participate in the co-ordination of strategic planning workshops as required
- Prepare presentations.
- RESEARCH:
- Collect and analyse primary or secondary data for the department’s research purposes.
- Assist Strategy and Planning Manager to draft research reports in order to inform management’s decision-making at strategic level.
- Develop efficient tools to effectively share information through the organisation.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Organised
- Professional
- Self-motivated
- Good time management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Willingness and ability to work extra hours when required
TO APPLY:
If you meet ALL the requirements mentioned in the Job Spec above, update your job duties and technical skills in line with the job spec. Mark your application for Attention: Shashi Premraj with Ref shashi@mployglobal
Desired Skills:
- Must be able to use pivot tables to analyse data
- Analysis of data mainly investment portfolio data for performance reporting purposes.
- validate and interpret data for strategic purposes
- – Compile quarterly economic outlook with emphasis to specific industries affecting the Company
- Good report writing skills
- Perform desktop research
- Prepare reports from data analysis conducted for input into organisational strategic conversations
- Prepare Presentations
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
DATA ANALYST – ANALYSIS OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO DATA FOR PERFORMANCE REPORTING PURPOSES
MUST HAVE SOUND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SKILLS IN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS AND KNOWLEDGE OF ECONOMIC ISSUES