Junior Investment Analyst - Listed Property

Are you ready to step into the engine room of listed property investing?

An opportunity has opened up for an Investment Analyst to join a high-performing, specialist fund management team based in Cape Town. This is not a back-office support role, it sits right at the heart of investment decision-making, offering early exposure to portfolio managers and the ability to directly influence outcomes.

Working within a focused listed property strategy, this environment suits someone who wants to go deep rather than broad. The team is lean, highly analytical, and operates with conviction, meaning strong ideas are heard, tested, and acted on quickly. For someone coming from audit, corporate finance, or early-stage investment research, this is where technical ability starts translating into real market impact.

The role itself blends rigorous financial modelling with real-world investment exposure. From building and maintaining valuation models, tracking company performance, and analysing sector trends, through to attending management meetings, supporting trade execution, and contributing to client reporting, the successful individual will gain visibility across the full investment lifecycle. There is also a strong ESG overlay, with sustainability considerations embedded into how investment decisions are made.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, either CA(SA), CFA, or equivalent, with around two to five years’ experience and a clear interest in capital markets. They will be detail-oriented, commercially curious, and comfortable working in a high-accountability environment where independence is expected early. Just as important is the ability to communicate insights clearly, turning complex analysis into practical investment views.

This is the kind of role where growth is earned quickly. For someone serious about building a career in asset management, particularly within the listed property space, it offers a rare combination of access, responsibility, and learning curve.