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Equity/Investment Research Analyst | Remote - Contract

Xperteez Technology

Fully Remote
Remote - Worldwide
Worldwide
US hours

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

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

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 →