Junior Analyst – Listed Capital Markets (Cape Town)

About the role

An established corporate finance and investment banking advisory firm is seeking a numerate, meticulous and commercially minded Junior Analyst to join its Listed Capital Markets team in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early‑career professional to gain exposure to listed companies, investor relations, capital markets, corporate finance, JSE and CTSE listings, dual‑listed companies, investors, brokers, sell‑side analysts and financial media.

Key responsibilities

• Support the investor relations function across multiple listed‑company mandates.
• Conduct detailed research on listed companies, sectors, shareholders, investors and prospective clients.
• Assist with engagement across the investor spectrum, including institutional investors, asset managers, pension funds, development finance institutions, wealth managers, HNW investors and retail shareholders.
• Liaise with brokers, sell‑side analysts and financial media and support related engagements.
• Plan and coordinate investor roadshows, site visits, investor engagements and corporate events.
• Prepare investor briefing documents, presentations, research reports and meeting materials.
• Support post‑engagement reporting and analysis.
• Assist with investor relations activities surrounding financial results, corporate actions and live transactions.
• Develop working knowledge of JSE Listings Requirements and capital‑markets regulations.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders across multiple deadlines and time zones while maintaining high standards of accuracy, confidentiality and professional communication.

Required profile

• Completed degree in Finance, Investment Management, Accounting, Economics, Business Science or a related discipline with a strong academic record.
• 0–2 years of experience; vacation work or internship experience advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial statements.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Professional interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with senior executives, investors, brokers, analysts and media.
• High level of discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential or potentially inside information.
• Ability to work under pressure during results seasons and live transactions.
• Willingness to travel domestically and coordinate with international stakeholders across time zones.
• Legally entitled to work in South Africa and based in or willing to relocate to Cape Town.
• Successful completion of required background and credit checks.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint and presentation development
• Bloomberg
• S&P Global or other financial/market data platforms

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package and discretionary bonus.
• Exposure to listed companies, investors, financial media, brokers and sell‑side analysts.
• Mentorship from experienced corporate finance and capital‑markets professionals.
• Strong learning and career‑progression opportunities within Listed Capital Markets.