Equity/Investment Research Analyst | Remote - Contract
Xperteez Technology
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote contract position at Xperteez Technology is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R518,000 – R888,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Role Title:Equity research Expert
Role Type:Contractor
Location:Remote
We are engaging Equity research Experts to contribute to a customer's project focused on advanced financial analysis, modeling, and sector insights. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Required Skills
* equity research
equity research
* financial modeling
financial modeling
* earnings analysis
earnings analysis
* peer benchmarking
peer benchmarking
* sector expertise
sector expertise
* investment thesis development
investment thesis development
* written communication
written communication
* verbal communication
verbal communication
* data analysis
data analysis
* valuation analysis
valuation analysis
Scope of Work
* Review, assess, and contribute to datasets modeling real-world equity research analysis, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Review, assess, and contribute to datasets modeling real-world equity research analysis, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
* Analyze earnings reports, perform estimate revisions, and synthesize peer benchmarking insights for AI training purposes.
Analyze earnings reports, perform estimate revisions, and synthesize peer benchmarking insights for AI training purposes.
* Deliver detailed written evaluations of company models, including revenue, margin, cash flow, and valuation drivers.
Deliver detailed written evaluations of company models, including revenue, margin, cash flow, and valuation drivers.
* Produce high-quality, concise written research summaries and event-driven updates based on deep sector expertise.
Produce high-quality, concise written research summaries and event-driven updates based on deep sector expertise.
* Develop and articulate investment theses, connecting qualitative and quantitative factors to actionable perspectives.
Develop and articulate investment theses, connecting qualitative and quantitative factors to actionable perspectives.
* Identify key industry trends, sector-specific metrics, and company catalysts relevant for fundamental analysis.
Identify key industry trends, sector-specific metrics, and company catalysts relevant for fundamental analysis.
* Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide feedback on data quality and enhance research-related content.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide feedback on data quality and enhance research-related content.
Preferred Qualifications
* Extensive experience as a sell-side Research Associate with direct ownership of company models and written research, or as a publishing/lead Research Analyst (titles may include VP or Director).
Extensive experience as a sell-side Research Associate with direct ownership of company models and written research, or as a publishing/lead Research Analyst (titles may include VP or Director).
* Track record of independently covering multiple companies through several earnings cycles and maintaining comprehensive models.
Track record of independently covering multiple companies through several earnings cycles and maintaining comprehensive models.
* Proven ability to connect business drivers to financial outcomes and valuation.
Proven ability to connect business drivers to financial outcomes and valuation.
* Demonstrated expertise in at least one sector (e.g., banks, insurance, biotech), with the ability to provide deep, specialist insights.
Demonstrated expertise in at least one sector (e.g., banks, insurance, biotech), with the ability to provide deep, specialist insights.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex financial concepts clearly.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex financial concepts clearly.
* History of performing granular earnings analysis, peer benchmarking, valuation, and event-driven research updates.
History of performing granular earnings analysis, peer benchmarking, valuation, and event-driven research updates.
* Experience formulating and defending investment theses and research views, with accountability for research accuracy and quality.
Experience formulating and defending investment theses and research views, with accountability for research accuracy and quality.
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Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R518,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($175/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
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About Xperteez Technology
Xperteez Technology is a company in the Operations industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 29 open positions on Hirezar. View all Xperteez Technology jobs →