Junior Equity Analyst at Centum

Job Brief

Nabo Capital seeks to recruit a Junior Equity Analyst who will be responsible for researching and analyzing various stocks and companies.

The position is in charge of continually and accurately generating research reports, investments analysis, and recommendations with regards to the Nabo Africa Equity funds to the investment management committee for the purpose of decision-making. The position is also responsible, from time to time, to perform other analytical work as may be assigned to.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conducting fundamental company & investment opportunity research and analysis in listed stocks in the Africa space.
• Active investment idea generation, including performing country, sector and company screening.
• Conducting periodic updates on investment and market performance.
• Conducting country, industry, and capital markets research so as to keep up with detailed knowledge about the African micro and macroeconomic environment and financial markets.
• Participating in the evaluation, formulation, and implementation of investment strategies.
• Financial modelling and data analysis.
• Preparing written reports and verbal presentations.
• Contributing to investment meetings and review sessions.
• Actively participate in value creation and portfolio operations.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience in an investment management environment.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
• Good analytical and quantitative reasoning.
• Strong organizational and time management skills -ability to adhere to deadlines, multi-task and be able to prioritize.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with demonstrated creativity & innovation in business.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, with exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel and
• PowerPoint.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and manage workload, work effectively under pressure in a demanding environment.