Investment Operations Administrator

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To provide administrative support to the Fiduciary Services Division by carrying out processing of payments, data collation, generation of standard reports and answering routine enquiries in order to enable the delivery a consistent, compliant, high-quality service, while adhering to applicable legislation, regulation, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Matric or Diploma
• Degree

Experience Required

• 4-5 Years experience with strong knowledge of industry operations practices associated with an Asset Management environment including asset or investment administration systems and service providers.
• Experience in dealing with Fund Accountants, Custodians, Data Vendors, Internal and External stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge in processing client and 3rd party payments.
• Must have very good understanding of the billing process and understand the impact markets have on performance fee calculations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of markets and settlement processes (local and offshore) and portfolio transfers.
• Experience in daily cash reconciliation
• Produce Regulation 28 compliance certificates, Client SARB reports, Company SARB Reports, B19 Survey and Annual Audit Certificates.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Showing Composure
• Thinking Positively
• Understanding People

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• An all-rounder who can assist in various operational teams.
• A quick learner who displays eagerness and energy and should be able to integrate into diverse teams with ease.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to think outside the box and confident to make suggestions to improve processes.
• Account Opening & Maintenance ,Banking Process & Procedures, Client Servicing, Expense Processing
• Query Resolution