Office
Cape Town
Hometown
Cape Town, South Africa
Residence
Cape Town, South Africa
Scott
Watson
Research Associate
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After spending nearly a decade working in London, from broadening my experience at Deloitte to sharpening my skills as a sell-side analyst, I discovered a deep passion for investing. I found myself particularly drawn to the dynamic realms of IPOs, mergers, and buyouts. This fascination led me to immerse myself in the worlds of early-stage investments, private equity, and disruptive startups. At Activant, I've found a team that shares my enthusiasm for the startup landscape—a place where collaboration, in-depth research, and lively debate lie at the heart of everything we do.
Office
Cape Town
Hometown
Cape Town,
South Africa
Residence
Cape Town,
South Africa
Scott was born and raised in East London, South Africa. He pursued an honors degree in Accounting at the University of Stellenbosch, where he first developed a keen interest in finance and investing. After completing his studies, Scott moved to London and joined Deloitte LLP in their international markets assurance division, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Investing remained a central focus in Scott's career, leading him to a role at Credit-Suisse Equity Research. There, he analyzed the online retail and sporting goods sectors. Following his tenure at Credit-Suisse, Scott joined BNP Paribas Exane as a sell-side analyst within the top-ranked internet and media team, covering sectors such as video games, media agencies, music, and online classifieds.
Education
Bachelors in Accounting and Finance
Stellenbosch University
Relevant Experiences
Deloitte
Senior Assistant Manager
4 years
Responsibilities
Managed a international team, working across various sectors including Oil and Gas, Healthcare, Hotels, and Cosmetics
Credit-Suisse
Research Equity Associate
2 Years
Responsibilities
Sell-side Equity Research Associate in Online Retail and sporting goods supporting the coverage of 13+ Equities