Job Description :
PSG Asset Management is seeking an early-career analyst with demonstrated intellectual curiosity in macroeconomics, credit, and fixed income markets, and a strong trajectory of self-directed development and resilience.
We are specifically interested in candidates who are not yet fully formed as analysts, but who show clear evidence of trajectory, self-awareness, and independent thinking.
Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth credit analysis of issuers across various sectors, with a focus on identifying risks and opportunities.
Build and maintain financial models, cash flow forecasts, and scenario analyses to support investment decisions.
Monitor and evaluate existing holdings, assessing changes in credit quality, market conditions, and issuer performance.
Track and integrate upcoming maturities within portfolios and issuance pipelines across the listed credit market, synthesising this information into actionable insights to support investment strategy.
Contribute to investment recommendations and support portfolio managers in decision-making.
Stay abreast of macroeconomic, industry, and regulatory developments affecting credit and fixed income markets.
Prepare and deliver research reports and presentations for internal use and client discussions.
Collaborate closely with team members, ensuring alignment with the firm's long-term, bottom-up investment philosophy.
Assist with operational and administrative tasks that support the smooth functioning of the investment process and team workflows.
Minimum Requirements:
Completed Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Science with one of the following combinations:
Quant / Actuarial / Maths/ Statistics + demonstrated pivot toward markets
Economics / Finance/ Investment Management (BCom / Hons) + applied market exposure
Accounting (CA track) + exposure to financial instruments / funds
Postgraduate study (completed or in progress) OR progress towards CFA/ FRM/ actuarial qualification (even if incomplete)
2-6 years' total work experience of which experience must include at least one of the following:
Audit / accounting (financial services exposure preferred)
Investment support / reporting / performance / operations
Actuarial or quantitative role with exposure to financial markets
Multi-asset or generalist investment team exposure
Proficient in both spoken and written English
Based in Cape Town
Competencies:
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret incomplete information and form independent views.
A client-first mindset, ensuring that research and recommendations contribute to the best outcomes for investors.
Demonstrated team player who works collaboratively while being confident in taking ownership of research.
Passion for markets and curiosity for continuous learning, especially in credit and fixed income investing.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly.
High levels of self-motivation and pride in delivering accurate, high-quality outputs.
Comfort operating in less structured, high-performance environments.
Closing date: 29-Apr-2026