Equity Research Analyst

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

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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

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.

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