Loftty joined Melville Douglas in 2021 as an Equity Research Analyst primarily responsible for the Resources sector. He previously held an equity research analyst role at multiple investment houses including FNB Wealth and Investments, Ashburton Investments and Vunani Securities. He was also at Shanduka Resources largely focusing on mining and commodities research and analysis. Loftty hold a BCom degree in economics and applied economics as well as a BCom honors degree in economics.