Credit Analyst

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

57578

Date posted:

Friday, February 14, 2025

Location:

Tokai, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified CA(SA) with a keen interest in the area of investments

POSITION INFO:

Exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified CA(SA) with a keen interest in the area of investments and pursuing CFA studies within the Credit Funds space at an investment management team. This is suited to a passionate young investment professional, who follows the markets and is keen on a career in the Credit Funds space.

Requirements:

Validate Investment model, research processes
Assist with model validation policies
Review processes and analytics tools, that monitor accuracy on model and portfolio
Review and develop quantitative models and techniques
Utilise financial scorecards to analyse creditworthiness of companies and sub-factor drivers of credit score, incorporate ESG analysis
Analyse and research, assess and monitor creditworthiness of borrowers or issuers over term of exposure
Monitor risk-adjusted return of credit universe, assemble and oversee portfolio optimization models, make recommendations to enhance credit portfolio performance
Review opportunities both listed and unlisted assets, including exposure to assets in Infrastructure Funds
Develop debt investments via new and existing borrowers, liaise with bond issuers, DCM teams, arrangers, and rating agencies
Give input into development of broader responsible investment policies, ESG methodologies, and impact strategies
Validate investment models and monitor portfolio performance and accuracy
Ensure the accuracy and currency of information used in the process

Requirements:

Minimum of either CA(SA) qualified or relevant Post Graduate Degree / Masters with a preference to candidates pursuing CFA
Advanced Excel Skills / model building / programming experience advantageous
Highly structured, attention to detail and accurate
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage complex processes and focus on business outcomes
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, driven and result oriented
High level of self-confidence
Ability to manage workflow on longer-term research projects and demonstrate high technical competence
Passionate about investments

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