Junior Product Analyst

Purpose

To assist the incumbent in assisting the team with all ongoing projects and new product launches as well as ensuring adherence to the governance processes for new product proposals.

Market and Trend Analysis (Research)

• Run ongoing analysis on competitors, performance, flows, trends, and keep an updated library of information on competitors.
• Build and maintain a sound knowledge base of investment matters.
• Keep abreast of changes in investment industry i.e. green economy and regulatory changes.
• Assist in technical research on topical investment issues to produce research papers including on competitors.
• Assist in analysis of existing Target Market Segment for opportunities.
• Assist in market research on new products, changing customer needs and distribution channels.
• Assist with Technical marketing-related thought pieces or thematic research, copy writing and design process.

Product development (Design, Develop and or re-engineer)

• Assist with deliverables relating to the product development pipeline.
• Assist in coordinating the launch / closure of new products / funds, and the changes to existing products / funds.
• Assist in preparation of marketing and communication plans for new products.
• Assist client-facing teams with client presentations on new products.
• Assist in preparation, testing, implementation and communication of pricing structures.
• Analyse and assess the profitability of investment products, including post-launch reviews of a new product.

Product Development Process Governance

• Assist in updating, publishing and communicating policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to all processes and policies.
• Assisting product owners to complete the correct approval templates and processes

Self-development

• Attending conferences/ seminars, providing feedback to business on events attended.
• Passing relevant professional qualifications.
• Successful time management, self-management and delegation where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree: Finance (Investments-related qualification, i.e. Accounting, Financial Management, BCom, Actuarial Science, etc.)
• 1 - 3 Years Experience in Finance