Equity Research Analyst

Job description

Job Classification Requisition - 148234 - Melissa Cloete Business Unit

• Nedbank Private and Wealth
• Investment Management Location
• Nedbank Clocktower Campus, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Closing Date - 20 October 2026 Employment Equity Statement
• Preference will be given to Applicants from Underrepresented Groups Job Family Investment Banking Career Stream Investments Leadership Pipeline Manage Self: Professional FAIS Affected FAIS Affected
• Yes

Job Purpose

We are looking for a high-calibre equity analyst to join the Nedbank Private Wealth Investment team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will research South African and international listed equities, including commodity-related companies, and generate clear, actionable investment recommendations for Nedbank Private adn Wealth clients.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to portfolio decision-making, help embed AI-enabled research practices into the investment process, and develop toward a fund management role over time. The analyst will contribute to investment strategy, portfolio decision-making and house views. The role is designed to build the skills required to progress into fund management over time.

Job Responsibilities

Research and analyse South African and international listed equities, including commodity-related sectors. Produce clear research reports, valuation models and investment recommendations. Monitor company results, industry developments, commodity cycles, macroeconomic trends and global market developments. Use AI, data and research tools appropriately to enhance productivity, idea generation, information synthesis and investment insight.

Assess investment opportunities using financial analysis, valuation, scenario analysis, ESG considerations and portfolio fit. Present investment views and recommendations at investment meetings and other relevant forums. Contribute to investment strategy discussions, house views and portfolio decision-making. Support portfolio managers with idea generation, portfolio monitoring and risk assessment. Engage professionally with company management, sell-side analysts, external research providers and other stakeholders.

Maintain research models, databases, watchlists and investment process tools to a high standard. Develop fund-management capability through exposure to portfolio construction, position sizing, risk management and mandate requirements. Vote shareholder proxies in line with Nedbank Private Wealth’s Proxy Voting Framework. Contribute to a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, continuous learning and high-quality investment thinking.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification B.Com, B.BusSci, CA(SA), CFA or equivalent investment-related qualification Progress toward, or completion of, the CFA qualification would be advantageous

Minimum Experience

Level Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an equity analyst, investment analyst or related buy-side or sell-side research role. South African equity experience is essential; exposure to international equities, commodities or portfolio management would be advantageous. Technical / Professional Knowledge Business writing Communication Strategies Data analysis Governance, Risk and Controls Industry trends Microsoft Office Principles of financial management Principles of project management Relevant regulatory knowledge Decision-making process Behavioural Competencies Earning Trust Communication Continuous Learning Collaborating Work Standards Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566