Junior Research Analyst Morningside

(Take your career to new heights.)() At Monocle, we believe work is more than just a job. It is a chance to make a difference in the world of finance. An opportunity to fulfil your potential. To make friendships with ambitious, positive, like-minded people. Monocle is a people-centric, independent consulting firm, specialising in banking and insurance. We understand that our greatest asset is our people and because of this, we do things a bit differently. Monocle offers: * *Unparalleled growth and exposure *– Monocle is uniquely positioned in the market to undertake projects across a wide spectrum of critical and exciting areas of the financial services industry. Our managers deliver mission critical projects at the most prestigious banks and insurers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and Amsterdam. * *Unlimited training and development *– Investment in our people’s development is at the heart of Monocle’s company ethos. That is why we prioritise the upskilling of every employee. * *Unique and vibrant company culture *– At Monocle, we believe friends work better together than colleagues. We love nothing more than partaking in a wide variety of activities through our company sponsored clubs. * *Ultra-competitive compensation *– At Monocle, we want the best talent to join our team, so we understand that those individuals need to be recognised and rewarded for their true value. Monocle is looking for a *Junior Research Analyst* to join our internal research team, directly reporting to the CEO of Monocle. As a Junior Research Analyst your main tasks and responsibilities will include: * Provide articles, analysis of trends and forecasts, and content as a way of engaging our clients on the latest trends, challenges, and topical issues in the banking industry and provide recommendations for improvements * The research for the purposes of short-length and long-length articles for the Monocle Quarterly Journal, which will be attributed to the Monocle Research Team. * Delivering research and consultancy tasks and outputs to a high standard of quality, including written reports, insight, opinion pieces and white papers * Provide insights and knowledge into research and consultancy projects * Contribute to the training and development of colleagues, in the form of formal and informal training and knowledge sharing *The successful candidate must:* * Hold a Post Graduate degree in Finance, Economics and / or Business Management * Have at least 1 to 2 years working in a research role with a proven track record of success * Excellent communication and strong research skills, including reading and writing skills *The ideal Monocle Research Analyst also:* * Is able to work in a dynamic environment where one day never looks like another * Is enthusiastic in their approach to their work * Has a hands-on approach and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in * Regards themselves as a high perf