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Investment Analyst

Analyse companies and markets to support investment decisions and portfolio performance.

payments Avg: R75,000

description Overview

Investment Analysts research financial statements, market trends, and valuation models to support asset managers, banks, and investment teams.

**A Day in the Life:**
Research, modelling, writing investment notes, and presenting recommendations.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Market/news review and watchlist updates

10:00

Company analysis and valuation modelling

13:00

Write investment notes and recommendations

15:30

Portfolio meeting and risk review

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Analyst

0-2

Step 2

Investment Analyst

2-6

Step 3

Senior Analyst / Portfolio Analyst

6-10

Step 4

Portfolio Manager

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 35,000 - R 140,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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