Market Research Analyst , , Western Cape
Reference : 12458
Date Added: 2011-12-08
Job Description
This great career opportunity is based in Cape Town and is only available to EE candidates. The ideal applicant will have experience as an analyst in a multimanager environment. Reporting directly into the COO, the successful applicant will be tasked with the following duties:
Competitor and Fund Research and Analysis:
Identify, monitor and develop a deep understanding of competitors, including their products and performance, in order to evaluate their relative strengths and weaknesses.
Conduct desktop research on top 50 FSB funds.
Effectively use the CRM system to disseminate competitor and fund intelligence to boutiques and their BDE’s.
Identify trends in the market’s approaches to client solutions.
Analyse assets under management and trends in competitors’ and company's market shares.
Market Analysis
Gather market intelligence and identify trends to evaluate existing and potential product offerings.
Provide updates on regulatory and legislative changes to the industry and their impact.
Identify trends in the market’s approaches to client solutions.
Identify sources of market information.
Collect market intelligence from BDE’s post client visits.
Basic Job Requirements:
Finance degree
Two to three years industry experience, preferably investment related.
Detailed understanding of boutiques’ offering for effective comparisons to competitors
Competencies required:
Strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to synthesize large amounts of data from both print and electronic sources into concise information
Attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Adaptable to change
Able to work under pressure
Initiating Action
To work independently as well as in a team
Seek out networking opportunities.
Energetic and self-motivated
Technical Knowledge
Salary range: R360k to R500k depending on experience
Consultant: Ryan De Stadler