About this role
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
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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566