Week 5: Task 2

2.Discuss these jobs (or you can think about all the jobs from today). What kind of skills and traits do you need to get a job as a strategist? Were there any jobs that you would consider applying for in the future? (explain why, or why not)

Some of the skills and traits required for strategist job:

• One must be able to think beyond his limitation
• Stand out of the crowd
• One must have leadership ability
• Good communication skills
• Be creative, realistic and original with his ideas.
• Committed to the organization.

Yes, there is a job i would want to apply in the future, it is a portfolio management strategist job. The vacancy was announced by one of a leading bank in South Africa. As I was always interested in banking sector i think this job will be suitable for me and being a finance student I have a good knowledge about portfolio management which can make me a considerable candidate for this job.

3.What do you want to do when you have finished this course? What skills do you want to improve in the next year in order to help you reach your goals?

I want to be a good financial analyst in a banking or financial institute after I finish this course.

I want to improve my strategic management skills, get more financial knowledge, communication and presentation skills and report writing skills. 

4.Try and post one advert to the blog – try to make sure it’s new and not already posted. Put a note in your learning journal entry if you managed to do this.

Auto req ID	152719BR
Position Title	Investment Strategist
Line of Business	Asset Management
Position City	PA - Philadelphia
Building Location Code	PA375 - PNC Bank N.A.
Job Type	Regular
Job Status	Full Time
Job Description	The Investment Strategist will participate in executing the investment and portfolio strategy processes for PNC’s Asset Management Group. You will support the establishment and monitoring of strategy and asset allocation recommendations. With direction, you will develop and produce analysis to make recommended asset allocation and model portfolio recommendations on the basis of fundamental analyses (quantitative and qualitative), economic forecasts and risk analytics, as well as monitoring technical trends in the financial markets. You will also ensure investment strategy compliance with the various compliance and regulatory rules, and analyze risk component of recommended asset allocations and model portfolios. The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: Bachelors degree in Finance or Economics, with Masters degree and CFA preferred 1 - 5 years experience in investment an/or economic research and/or economic research and/or portfolio management Demonstrated knowledge in the principles and techniques of investment and economic research and strong quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities Experience with Excel, FactSet and Bloomberg Excellent verbal and written communication skills
EEO Statement	PNC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V/SO
Shift	Daylight
Total Hours Per Week	40

Source: http://philadelphia.jobing.com/investment-strategist/job/employment/47947596