South Africa ICG Intern Analyst

The Programme 

This is a sales role within our Fixed Income & Currencies business which brings together a top-ranked institutional sales force, world-class research with trading and structuring expertise across Foreign Exchange, Rates, Credit and Emerging Markets.  
 
In this role you will be part of a team that builds long-term sustainable relationships with key government and corporate clients, combining market-leading trading and structuring with a world-class sales force, to provide clients with access to flow and customized financial solutions across a wide range of cash and derivative products, markets, and regions. 

What You Will Do 

• Assisting with day-to-day servicing of clients for loans, FX, money market and interest rates products. 
• Pricing and booking of flow and derivatives transactions. 
• Liaising with internal operational teams to ensure KYC and settlements are in order. 
• Consumption and distribution of research and preparation of marketing materials for clients. 
• An understanding and interest of the financial regulatory framework.
• Any other duties as required.  

Required Skills and Abilities 

• Bachelor's degree with a financial focus and knowledge of accounting is a prerequisite. 
• Must already have the RE5 FSCA exam for representatives by the start date. 
• CFA or honors in Economics or Business Management advantageous. 
• Ideal candidate is someone who recently completed their tertiary studies and has work experience of at least 12 months up to 2 years in a client facing role. 
• Knowledge of the South African large corporate landscape advantageous. 
• Initiative. 
• Proactive. 
• Diligent and committed. 
• Creative. 
• Analytical problem solver. 
• Personally organized. 
• Team orientation. 
• Self-confidence. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Good communication skills (written & verbal). 
• Flexible. 
• Articulate. 
• Assertive, but not abrasive.
• Some negotiating skills.  

We Are Looking For A Candidate With The Following Credentials: 

• Good presentation and interpersonal skills. 
• Must enjoy working with people. 
• Bright mind with excellent academic record. 
• Passionate about finance and must have attention to detail. 
• Academic focus on Business or The Natural Sciences, Particularly Business Administration, Economics, Business
• Mathematics or Industrial Engineering. 
• Completed an internship, or has part-time experience in a field related to banking or the capital markets. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluent in English.  
• Resilience and dedication to keep up with the pace.  
• Work well in a team and inspire others with creative ideas.  
• Conscientious, dedicated individual with excellent analytical skills.  
• Proficient with MS Office.