Financial/Analytical Writer – Trustco Group International (Pty) Ltd

Trustco is a diversified triple listed majority family owned and operated business, with a culture of creating long-term sustainable growth for all stakeholders. Decisions are biased towards long-term value creation and short-term hurdles are viewed as catalysts to drive success.

Job Responsibilities

• Research, develop and produce in-depth financial, technical and analytical written content for various traditional and digital media platforms;
  • Liaise closely with management to create strategic written communication to achieve measurable outcomes;
  • Responsible for executing the set financial and analytical written content strategy of the group and its subsidiaries;
  • Work closely with the various business heads to formulate interesting and newsworthy stories to generate publicity for the group and its subsidiaries;
  • Analyse financial markets to produce written opinion pieces based on available industry data;
  • Develop a writing style in line with the group and its values;
  • Assist in the compilation of written communication for, but not limited to, media releases, integrated reporting, social media posts, press releases etc.;
  • Produce high-volume written content in a fast paced environment.

~~Core Competencies:

• Ability to work alone and in a team under pressure;
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Must have strong and diverse writing capabilities with the aptitude to use complex subject matter and create comprehensible written content;
  • Extreme attention to detail;
  • Ability to produce factual, concise and grammatically correct copy;
  • Must be a professional accordionist;
  • Presentable, articulate and confident communication and presentation skills;
  • Keen interest in and understanding of financial markets;
  • Ability to prioritise and manage time;
  • Media relations and pitching experience will be beneficial;
  • Trustco group supports employees maintaining a healthy lifestyle; therefore preference will be given to applicants with a healthy BMI.

~~Qualifications & Experience

• Applicant must either have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Analysis, Economics, Financial Planning or equivalent;
• Minimum five (5) years’ formal writing experience, preferably in the financial industry;
• A minimum requirement to be considered as a possible shortlisted candidate for the vacant position will be that the applicant must successfully pass the “Trustco Group Integrated Annual Reports Test” which will consist of multiple-choice questions from the annual report of the group and its segments.

To be called a Trustconian is to be bestowed a title of honor. It’s worn proudly by those who are committed to the Trustco brand and culture.  As Trustconians we know that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty and that a person’s word should be as good as his bond. Trustconians are provided with the opportunity to be part of a family, not just a company, and we are obligated and required to drive Trustco and Namibia forward in our own, revolutionary, way.

Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted.  Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall be returned.

Preference will be given to Namibian citizens.  People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.