Overview
Financial Perception Research Analyst Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at S&P Global, Inc.
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):08
Financial Perception Research Analyst
The Team:
You will be part of adynamic, global team split across New York, Raleigh, London, and Cape Town. The team covers clients across all sectors and markets and works in acollaborative environmentto deliver client projects with the support of Director-levelleadership. Our division currently offers a flexiblework-from-homepolicy with most analysts working in a hybrid environment. This role is focused on serving clients across various geographies during the hours of 11am to 7pm SAST, with the possibility of negotiatingflexible hours.
The Impact:
The Global Perception Analytics team is a vital resource for internal and external partners to understand current market sentiment about specific companies, stocks, and general investment trends. Clients rely on our research and data to make decisions about their market communications and Investor Relations practices.
What’s in it for you:
You will be part of a global team that works with and advisessenior management, Investor Relations, and the Board of Directors of publicly traded companies. Thepurposeof our work is to provide actionable intelligence that helps companies better understand and effectively respond to the needs of their institutional shareholders and sell-side analysts, as well as foster stronger relationships with the capital markets.
Perception Analytics provides valuable insight into the key factors and concerns that drive investment decisions and sell-side ratings.
Responsibilities:
Actively following the capital markets and researching companies in order to be up to date on current financial events and well-versed about multiple industries.
Conducting in-depth telephone interviews with buy-side analysts, portfolio managers, and sell-side analysts.
Editing and proofreading transcripts based on recorded telephone interviews into client-ready deliverables.
Organizing data in Excel to create graphs that illustrate findings in a quantitative format.
Interpreting, analyzing, and outlining market sentiment findings in a cohesive, written summary.
Supporting senior members to provide strategic recommendations that enable clients to improve investor communications.
Directly engaging with clients throughout project process and when delivering report findings.
What We’re Looking For:
University Degree (minimum Bachelor) preferably in Finance / Business / Economics and 0-3 years’ experience in capital markets or investor relations preferred.
Understanding of/experience with the capital markets.
Comfortable with financial language and terminology.
Stronganalytical skillsand writing ability.
High level ofattention to detailand time management.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Able to work both independently and collaboratively within ateam environment.
Proactive,innovativeattitude.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with teams, senior members of the organization, and clients.
Able to multi-task in afast-paced environmentand meet deadlines.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
Benefi…
Title: Financial Perception Research Analyst
Company: S&P Global, Inc.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking
