Asset Manager

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Family Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking an Asset Manager in Johannesburg to oversee a portfolio of assets, maximise ROI, and drive operational efficiency. The role requires strong financial expertise, market insight, and ability to identify value-enhancing opportunities.

You will monitor performance, conduct analyses, and implement strategies to improve asset value while maintaining regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a relevant field.
• Proven experience in asset management with strong financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Knowledge of local market conditions and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of real estate valuation methods, investment analysis and property management.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Proficient in industry-specific software and asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Trade booking, confirmation, and settlement.
• Enter trades completely and accurately into back-office systems.
• Liaise with trade counterparties to agree details and match instructions.
• Setup and maintain Bonds and Issuers data in systems.
• Fail Management and monitoring of alleged trades.
• Trade management of all trades.
• Escalation of unsettled/unmatched trades to management.
• Perform transfers in/out.
• Reconciliations of cash, stock positions and inter-system breaks.
• Regulatory reporting and monthly/quarterly performance reporting.

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an Asset Manager who will be working in Johannesburg. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of assets to ensure maximum return on investment and optimum operational efficiency. You will play a critical role in monitoring the performance of assets, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance their value. The successful candidate will be a skilled professional with a strong financial background, excellent analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of the local market conditions in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

• Trade booking, confirmation, and settlement
• Ensure that all trades executed are entered completely and accurately into back-office systems
• Liaison with trade counterparties to agree trade details and ensure instructions are matched in the market
• Responsible for the setup and the static data maintenance of Bonds and Issuers in the relevant systems
• Fail Management and monitoring of alleged trades.
• Trade management of all trades
• Escalation of all unsettled and unmatched trades to management – daily fail reporting
• Completing transfers in/out
• Reconciliations
• Reconciling daily Cash, Stock position and inter-system breaks and ensuring all breaks are resolved in a timely manner
• Regulatory Reporting
• Quarterly reconciliation
• Monthly and quarterly performance reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, or a relevant field.
• Proven experience in asset management
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Excellent understanding of the local market conditions and regulatory requirements
• Advanced knowledge of real estate valuation methods, investment analysis, and property management principles.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in using industry-specific software and tools, including financial modeling and asset management systems.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)