Sector Specialist: Agriculture & Agri-Business / Agriculture Investment Research Specialist

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

3286734980

Date posted:

Friday, July 25, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Unlock Sector Growth Through Strategic Investment Research

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Agriculture and Agri-Business through impactful investment research and strategy? Do you have a track record of translating sector insights into tangible investment outcomes? A leading institutional asset manager is seeking an experienced Sector Specialist: Agriculture & Agri-Business to join their high-impact Research and Innovation team.

About the Opportunity

This is a career-defining role within a respected investment environment managing over R3 trillion in assets across key public-sector portfolios. As the Agriculture Sector Investment Specialist, you will drive innovative and strategic research to identify investment opportunities, inform portfolio decisions, and support deal execution and post-investment value creation. You will collaborate closely with both listed and unlisted investment teams.

Key Responsibilities

Generate forward-thinking, proprietary sector research across agriculture and agri-processing industries.
Identify and recommend investment opportunities that align with strategic asset growth goals.
Support due diligence and transaction evaluation for unlisted investments in the sector.
Develop and maintain sector strategies that inform the broader investment portfolio.
Collaborate with deal teams, research analysts, and portfolio managers to shape and execute agri-investment views.
Supervise and mentor junior research staff.

Ideal Profile

Postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Finance, Economics, Agriculture, or related fields. CFA/MBA/Master’s advantageous.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in Agri-Business, Agricultural Economics, or investment research within asset management, banking, or a DFI.
Deep understanding of investment risks, sectoral trends, and agri-financing instruments.
Track record in producing high-impact sector reports and research that inform investment decision-making.
FAIS RE5 (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Sector knowledge in agriculture, food value chains, and agribusiness economics
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Resilience and agility under pressure
Leadership, mentorship, and stakeholder engagement capability

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in one of the continent’s largest institutional investment environments. If you're driven by impact, thrive on high-level research, and are motivated to influence billion-rand portfolios through your sector knowledge — we want to hear from you.

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