Overview
The MUA Investment team is looking for a dynamic graduate to join the team. The candidate should have recently completed a university degree in the field of commerce or finance and have an interest in developing their skills and experience in investment.
The team is looking for a graduate who:
> shows initiative
> is capable of working well in a team setting and autonomously when required
> has attention to detail
> follows financial markets and has an interest in learning more about portfolio management
> has proficiency across Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
> has strong communication skills both in English and French.
> is punctual
Day to day tasks may differ depending on team requirements, however the list below provides an example of typical tasks:
> Keep up to date with local newspapers and international news, communicating relevant findings to team
> Answering phone calls, liaising with stockbrokers
> Calculations for factsheets of various funds on Excel
> Update country fact sheets for East African countries
> Performance publication and snapshot updates (indices, benchmarks, pricing)
> Update presentations on PowerPoint
The team will provide training for trainee tasks where required
Email with CV and cover letter stating relevant studies, any experience (though not necessarily required) and reasons why candidate would like to be considered for the position..
Email: cross@mua.mu
About MUA
Summary of the organisation:
Backed by over 70 years of experience, MUA offers corporate and individual clients an array of insurance, pension, investment, savings and stockbroking solutions. We have over 25% market share for the short-term insurance sector in Mauritius and are the leaders in terms of net earned premiums (2018 statistics).
We offer short-term insurance products in Mauritius and in East Africa – Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. Our Mauritian life insurance business, managed through our fully-owned subsidiary MUA Life Ltd, has achieved strong results over the past few years.
MUA Pension Ltd specialises in the implementation and management of pension funds for companies. Our fund management company, MUA Mutual Fund Ltd, focuses on two collective investments schemes, targeted mainly to retail investors. We own an 80% stake in MUA Stockbroking Ltd, which provides stockbroking services and is a member of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius Ltd.
MUA aims to become a strong regional insurance player with carefully managed operations and expansion plans.
Key Facts
• Financial services group with 70 years of business experience.
• Listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius since 1993.
• A team of 675 staff in Mauritius, the Seychelles and East Africa.
• Head Office and 8 branches in Mauritius, with additional offices in the Seychelles, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Industry Leader in Mauritius
• No. 1 in terms of Market Capitalisation in the insurance sector (2018)
• Life Insurance (2017): Ranked No. 3
• General Insurance (2017): Ranked No. 1 in Net Premium and No. 2 in Gross Premium
• Life Insurance (2016): Ranked No. 3
• Motor Insurance (2017): Ranked No. 1
• Health Insurance (2017): Ranked No. 2
Our results: 2018
• Profit after tax of Rs 354 million
• Gross premiums earned of Rs 4,256 million
• Total assets (as at end of 2018) of Rs 15,045 million.
• Life assurance funds (as at end of 2018) of Rs 7,229 million