Sector Specialist: Agriculture & Agri-Business

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading institutional investment manager, is looking for a Sector Specialist: Agriculture & Agri-Business to join their Research and Innovation team.

POSITION INFO:

Are you passionate about shaping the future of agriculture through data-driven insights and innovative investment strategies?
Our client, a leading institutional investment manager, is looking for a Sector Specialist: Agriculture & Agri-Business to join their Research and Innovation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional who can blend strategic thinking, economic insight and sector expertise to influence high-impact investment decisions across both listed and unlisted portfolios.

This role offers the chance to play a central part in identifying growth opportunities within the agriculture and agri-processing value chains while contributing to national economic development.

Key Duties

• Conduct in-depth sector research that informs agriculture and agri-processing investment strategies
• Develop proprietary industry views and investment ideas for listed and unlisted portfolios
• Produce thematic research and strategic thought leadership to shape investment direction
• Identify investment opportunities and support deal teams through due diligence and post-investment processes
• Monitor and report on sector risks and the performance of agri-investments
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to capability building within the research function

Key Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in Commerce, Finance, Agricultural Economics or a related field (NQF 8)
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in agriculture or agri-business investment, preferably within asset management, banking or development finance
• Demonstrated experience producing actionable sector research and applying it in investment contexts
• High-level research innovation with the ability to translate insights into investment decisions
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• FAIS RE5 certification or the willingness to obtain it within six months

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