Investment Analyst

Position: Investment Analyst

Location: Port Moresby, PNG

Our client:

Our client offers a wide range of project management, design, and engineering services to support infrastructure projects. We have carried out assignments for both industry and governments in Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.

The firm is registered with funding agencies such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the United Nations Development Program, and the European Union, and as such has been engaged in projects funded through these agencies. Other funding agencies the firm has completed assignments for include the Japan Bank of International Co-operation (formerly the Overseas Economic Co-operation Fund of Japan), the Export Import Bank of Japan, the Japan International Co-operation Agency, and the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation of Australia.

Objective:

We are searching for an investment analyst to evaluate and research trends and opportunities for our client. In this role, you will perform research, valuations, and appraisals of financial instruments, markets, and businesses and interact with other team members to deliver quality investment directives to our client and their business.

To ensure success as an investment analyst you should be well-versed in portfolio management, have a keen eye for detail, and be proactive in finding investment opportunities. A top-notch investment analyst performs well under pressure, possesses creative and analytical abilities, and can adapt their thinking to quickly evolving scenarios.

Investment Analyst Responsibilities:

• Assessing business and asset valuations.
• Calculating risks and opportunities for potential and current clients.
• Monitoring market trends and investment portfolios.
• Analyzing previous investment decisions and generating key takeaways.
• Conducting meetings with clients and management throughout the year.
• Producing complex financial models for integration into decision-making processes.
• Compiling financial data into reports for other team members and stakeholders.
• Identifying critical areas of business performance for other stakeholders.
• Reporting discrepancies and issues to senior team leaders when they arise.
• Working within a dynamic team environment.

Investment Analyst Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, investment banking, or accounting.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong mathematical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• A flair for statistics and data manipulation.
• Confident presentation abilities.
• Thorough understanding of financial analysis and investment strategy.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• A team player who can work independently.