Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst for Investment and Portfolio Management, focused on Global / International markets and investments.

Redwood Finance is seeking highly motivated and ambitious graduates to join the team.

Job Title:

• Investment Analyst.

Redwood Finance:

• Niche player in the asset management and brokerage business, offering unparalleled global markets experience.
• Website: www.redwood-finance.net
• The analyst will receive substantial exposure across a broad range of investment areas globally including Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Alternatives (Private Equity).
• As a member of the Redwood Finance team, you will work on broad market themes as well as specific client mandates for asset management and brokerage execution.
• Preference for graduate entry level job. Also assessing experienced analyst candidates with up to 1-2 years of work experience.
• Substantial training and support provided on the job.

Duties and Tasks:

• Understand global financial markets for key themes and outlook at the macro, sector and company specific levels.
• Analyse company financials, and formulate a view on growth and profitability prospects.
• Understand company valuation techniques.
• Analyse financial markets and trading activity to understand market drivers.
• Prepare regular market updates including market statistics and company updated financials.
• Solid grasp of Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications, which can also be learned on the job assuming an existing basic knowledge.
• Training will be provided on-the-job however basic understanding of finance and accounting will be important.
• Suitable for highly motivated and ambitious graduates seeking to understand global financial markets and investment banking.
• Understand company financials that help guide the investment decision.
• Follow specific industries to learn the key drivers and trends that influence companies’ and investors’ decisions.

Technical and Academic Requirements:

• Demonstrated academic achievement and solid interest in the financial sector.
• Background in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or quantitative areas.
• High grades and analytical skill are a must to succeed in this role:
• (i). Undergraduate First Class Honors ideally or very good 2:1.
• (ii). HSC results: Ideally A-A-A, or minimum A-B-B.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hardworking with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent PC skills with proficient knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Compensation:

• Very competitive for new graduates or recent graduates, plus end of year bonus.
• Meaningful opportunity to build a network of colleagues both within the Redwood network and outside that will strengthen your career throughout your professional life.
• Keen and willing to learn about global financial markets and develop investment and corporate finance skills.

Where to Apply:

• Apply on this website myjob.mu
• For queries, you can call: +230 454 3153.