Investment Analyst, Investments

The Investment Analyst supports NISSS by researching and analysing financial data, market trends, and investment opportunities. The role includes due diligence, portfolio reviews, report preparation, and financial modelling to guide investment decisions.

NATIONAL INSURANCE AND SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICE

Investment Analyst, Investments

Job Summary

The Investment Analyst is responsible for researching, analysing and documenting financial and

other relevant data to monitor the investments opportunities and factors that could impact the

markets.

Key duties and Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyses data on economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial

statements, and other relevant indicators and factors

• Conducts due diligence on entities and industries to identify strengths, weaknesses,

opportunities, and threats within the context of the investment of NISSS’ funds

• Prepares financial models and projections to assist in forecasting investment outcomes

• Monitors the market for investment opportunities and factors that could impact the

markets

• Prepares reports and presentations on investment opportunities and market trends

• Assists with conducting periodic reviews of the performance of the Board’s investment

portfolios in terms of credit analysis, adherence to policies and procedures and

completion and maintenance of security

• Assists with the analysis and review of NISSS’s foreign investment portfolios

• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical

packages and graphic packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or

reports

• Performs any other job-related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification in Finance, Economics or Investments and not less than four

years’ relevant experience or

• A degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting and not less than six years’ relevant

experience

Skills and other attributes desired

• Knowledge of Financial Administration and Audit Act and other legislation under which

the organization functions

• Knowledge of the functioning of local, regional and capital markets

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong Research skills

• Good time management skills

• Strategic Thinking skills

• Attention to detail

• Strong numeric, quantitative, and qualitative analytical skills

• Proficiency in the use of investment software

• Appreciation of Risk Management

• Good knowledge and understanding of Ethics and Independence principles

• Ability to work well under pressure

Applications

If you meet the requirements outlined above and believe you are ready to move your career in accounting and finance forward, please email your CV or Resume suing the Apply Now portal.

Closing date is April 21, 2025.

Whereas we thank all applicants, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.