Job Description

Sector Specialist: Agriculture & Agri-Business Permanent Pretoria Finance / Accounting ~ SHERQ (Safety Health Risk Quality)
Pretoria - Gauteng
Sector Specialist: Agriculture & Agri-Business Permanent Pretoria
Salary: R1,530,144.00pa to R3,492,720.00pa
Overview:
As part of the Research and Innovation team the candidate will support both the Listed and Unlisted teams with the generation of well researched investment ideas, industry leading sector knowledge, strategic initiatives and contribute to growth in assets under management.
Minimum Requirements and Experience:

• Post Graduate Qualification (NQF 8) in:

• Commerce, Finance or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Masters degree/MBA/CFA would be advantageous.
• At least 7 years Relevant Experience as an Agricultural Economist or Agri-Business Specialist.
• Experience within asset management/banking/DFI with focus on agri transactions/investments
• Experience in undertaking research with implications for the agri industry, economy and investments is key.
• Experience of Implementing research views in investment portfolios
• High level research innovation and creativity that can translate into investment ideas to be implemented on The Company Portfolio.
• FAIS RE5 Certificate or it must be obtained within 6 months of employment

Key Performance Areas:

• Produce Industry leading proprietary research that generates investment views and ideas in agriculture & agri-processing for implementation in The Company Portfolio.
• Identify investment opportunities in agriculture & agri-business for unlisted investment divisions.
• Undertake thermatic research and thoughtful leadership pieces to drive investment strategy.
• Develop and update sector investment strategies for agriculture and agri-business.
• Undertake market research analysis for unlisted transactions.
• Monitor risks affecting the agriculture industry and impact of The Company agri investments and portfolio.
• Support the deal team during due diligence process and in evaluating new potential investments as well as the post investment teams in value creation initiatives and turning businesses in distress around.
• Supervising and mentoring senior analysts and research analysts.

NB: Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful.
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