CA (SA) or CFA Structured Solutions Analyst

CA (SA) or CFA Structured Solutions Analyst, International Financial Services Group, Cape Town, South Africa.

POSITION INFO :

Our client, a renowned International Financial Services Group providing specialised financial solutions and advisory services to businesses and high net worth individuals in South Africa, is URGENTLY seeking to appoint a suitably qualified CA (SA) or CFA Structured Solutions Analyst to be based in their Cape Town CBD Offices.

PLEASE NOTE :

• A negotiable salary commensurate with experience is on offer.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS :

• At minimum a CA (SA) newly qualified or CFA Level 3.
• Strong academic results and financial background (essential).
• Familiar with financial statement analysis, financial modelling, stakeholder management, and communications (essential).
• Exceptional communication both written and spoken (essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (essential).
• Knowledge of National Credit Act, JSE listing requirements, securitisation regulations, secured and unsecured borrowing and lending agreements (beneficial).
• Audit experience in financial institutions team (“FIST”) (beneficial).
• Personal interest in and passion for financial markets (beneficial).

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as front office teams, risk management, legal, and compliance, to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Conduct initial credit, financial, and data analysis to support the decision-making process.
• Conduct market research, financial modelling, and feasibility analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure smooth transaction execution and relationship development.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry trends, market conditions, and client dynamics.
• Maintain CRM with details of meetings, relevant opportunities, and action items.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Prepare external presentations, internal credit papers, external credit information, data analysis, and financial analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Present transactions to the deal forum and the Merchant West Credit Committee, under the guidance of the Senior Structured Solutions Transactor.
• Provide transaction and middle office support to ensure smooth operations and efficient presentation and execution of debt financing transactions.
• Review and prepare accurate and timely internal reporting, as defined or required from time to time.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING :

• Willingness to relocate (if not resident in Cape Town Environs).
• By applying for this vacancy, you give us consent to use your personal information as per POPIA. Should you withhold your consent and/or withdraw your consent before our client has started and/or completed processing your personal information, our client will be unable to conduct pre-employment or pre-contractual background screening which may render your application for the job position incomplete. This may result in your application being unsuccessful.
• Should you not receive our relayed invitation for an interview with our client within two weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has not been unsuccessful.
• This is an Equal opportunity role “Open-to-all” designations.
• The client reserves the right not to make an appointment.

SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY NOT BE ALIGNED WITH YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS, KINDLY FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.