Associate Position - EE (Cape Town)

SUMMARY:
Supervise staff analysing and performing such valuations on unlisted companies typically owned by private equity funds

POSITION INFO:

Job Specification

Assist in new product development as well as business development within the African market\Africa and other markets in order to enable business development

Interest in and reasonable knowledge of Investment Management/Private equity/company valuation

Able to build long term relationships with clients and potential clients

Able to perform public speaking engagements in order to promote the Fundamentals service offering

Strong accounting knowledge and practical ability

Strong, proven analytical skills

Passion for the business and acquiring new knowledge

Able to work independently but also supervise other team members

Use initiative, be pro-active, and have problem-solving ability

Able to review the work of other team members in a detailed manner

Understands industry trends

Quick learner

In-depth knowledge of the valuation of all financial instruments

Good working knowledge of concepts relating to risk and return

Willing to put in long hours when needed

Ability to lead by example

Assist the rest of the Fundamentals team as necessary

Travel through

Assist in creating and developing leads and opportunities as part of the business development cycle

Conduct research into market trends and conditions

Analyse both entity and market information to identify major valuation drivers and risks

Assist and train staff members on the job to develop their analytical skills

Review valuation models prepared by other team members

Prepare  and review high quality, insightful valuation reports

Present results of work internally/externally

Discuss draft reports with clients and resolve any queries efficiently

Guide staff in the resolution of queries in such a manner that it improves their understanding of the subject matter

Compile or review information required for quarterly reporting if required

Form part of due diligence team  as necessary

Improve client reporting

Be involved in producing cutting edge and independent research

Prepare and present training as required

Research and write, high-quality articles for publication in marketing material

Minimum Requirements

EE

Finance/accounting qualification

5-10 years

Studying towards CFA or CFA qualification an advantage

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