Investment Analyst Internship (Harare)

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Duration: 3–6 Months (Strong possibility of full-time conversion)

Start Date: Rolling Intake

Application Deadline: Continuous review until position filled

Are you an exceptional attachment-year student or recent graduate driven by numbers, strategy, and predicting future economic outcomes?

Join us: Move beyond theory and apply your analytical skills to real-world financial challenges.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Deal Valuation: Build and stress-test financial models (DCF, IRR, ROI) for live transactions

M&A Analysis: Develop merger models and accretion/dilution forecasts

Profitability Optimisation: Analyse segment-level P&Ls to identify margin drivers

Strategic Storytelling: Transform complex data into executive-ready insights

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Academic Background

Essential: Attachment-year/recent graduate in Data Science, Finance, Actuarial Science, or Applied Mathematics or an other related field.

Preferred: Data Science Economics (Quantitative), Financial Engineering, or Industrial Engineering with finance focus

Asset: Progress toward CFA Level 1/FMVA or financial modeling certifications

2. Technical Expertise

Non-negotiable: Advanced Excel (scenario modeling, XNPV/XIRR), DCF/IRR mastery, basic statistics

Valued: Python/R, Power BI/Tableau exposure

Bonus: Knowledge of term sheets, joint ventures, or Zimbabwean regulatory frameworks

3. Critical Competencies

Analytical Rigor: Deconstruct ambiguous problems into data-driven solutions

Precision: Meticulous approach to financial modeling

Executive Communication: Translate technical analyses into persuasive narratives

Agile Mindset: Thrive in Zimbabwe's dynamic business environment

4. Experience Profile

Top candidates: Finance/consulting internships, case competitions, modeling projects

Secondary: Kaggle, quantitative research, or market analysis roles