Location 

Cape Town (Hybrid)

Experience 

3–5 years

About Slant

Most investment research has become noise – commodified commentary that tells clients what they already know. Slant exists to do the opposite. We produce work that is differentiated and grounded in proprietary data, changing how investors think about the companies we cover.

Slant is a fast-growing startup. We re-imagine investment research and consumer intelligence using alternative data, AI and opinionated interpretation. 

We serve two distinct client bases: buy-side analysts at leading investment funds seeking differentiated insights, and marketing and strategy teams at consumer-facing companies looking to understand competitive positioning and market dynamics. Your work will directly influence decisions made by investors and corporate executives in South Africa and beyond.

The opportunity

Investment research is going through a fundamental transformation. Alternative data, particularly at a transaction level, is becoming the cornerstone of differentiated analysis. 

We’re looking for a Research Analyst who recognises this shift and who wants to position their career at the forefront of data-driven research. The role offers an opportunity to combine the rigours of traditional equity research with access to Slant’s proprietary transaction dataset – a large sample of consumers who spend at hundreds of leading companies. You’ll produce research that stands apart from the rest; grounded in unique data that competitors simply don’t have access to.

Why join us?

• Shape the future of research. Leverage alternative data to produce insights that move markets.
• Own your coverage. You’ll have significant autonomy to define research topics, formats, and depth.
• Direct leadership access. Collaborate closely with the founder on strategy and product direction.
• Profit participation. Share directly in the growth and success you help create.
• Startup culture. Thrive in an environment that values experimentation, accountability and continuous learning.

What you’ll do

• Produce unique research about consumer-facing companies – everything from short-form updates to in-depth company analyses, sector overviews and thematic pieces.
• Leverage Slant’s proprietary transaction data to derive unique insights about market share, consumer behaviour, competitive dynamics and company performance.
• Formulate and articulate investment views on companies’ relative strengths, weaknesses and future prospects.
• Collaborate with data scientists to translate quantitative outputs into actionable, client-ready analysis.
• Engage directly with clients –  buy-side analysts and corporate strategy teams – to understand their needs and present findings.
• Identify emerging trends and research opportunities within your coverage universe.
• Develop future-proof capabilities – gain hands-on experience with data analysis, AI-assisted workflows, and modern technology infrastructure that will distinguish you as the research industry evolves.

What you bring

• 3–5 years of experience in equity research, investment analysis or market research, covering consumer-facing sectors.
• Direct experience in one or more of the following consumer-facing industries: retail, banking, insurance, telecommunications or other relevant sector.
• Buy-side or sell-side background with proven ability to articulate investment views.
• Strong understanding of company strategy, market positioning and competitive dynamics.
• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, economics, accounting, mathematics, statistics or a related field).
• Highly numerate – comfortable working with large datasets and translating data into narrative insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to distil complex analysis into clear, compelling research.
• Intellectual curiosity and conviction – comfortable forming and defending strong, data-driven views.

Nice to have…

• CFA designation or progress towards CFA.
• Experience with alternative data sources and/or quantitative research methodologies.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL or other data analysis tools.
• Established relationships within the South African investment community.

What we offer

• A unique dataset and research platform that enables genuinely unique insights.
• Significant autonomy to shape your coverage, research agenda and output format.
• Direct access to leadership, with a front-row seat to company strategy and decision-making.
• Profit participation, allowing you to share in the success you help create.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work environment.
• A supportive culture focused on excellence and continuous learning.

How to apply

Send your CV and transcripts to join-slant@slantresearch.com