Business Support Analyst - Trade Management

Ninety One; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company seeks a Business Support Analyst for their Trade Management team in Cape Town. The role involves supporting the order management system and trading platforms, ensuring efficient incident resolution, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in trade lifecycle support, proficiency in Excel, and a strong interest in technology and finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in trade lifecycle support.
• Interest in Technology and Finance.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for incident resolution.
• Maintain communication with users on service requests.
• Assist management with reporting and audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Relevant qualification in Finance or IT

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

CRIMS

Job description

Job title : Business Support Analyst - Trade Management

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 01, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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The role forms part of a global team that supports the main order management system, trading platforms as well as other front office applications. The scope of the role also encompasses analysis and resolution of problems and issues arising from Middle office and Front office users. Issues primarily relate to trade life cycle (including implementation, execution and settlement) as well as any data or platform issues that support the trade lifecycle.

In this role you will :

• Provide a first point of contact to the business to enable efficient and effective restoration of incidents and requests for service.
• Responsibilities include initial assessment, prioritization, triage, escalation and resolution of incidents and requests relating to the trade management team.
• Provide clear communication and instruction to users on related issues. Escalating to senior management and key stakeholders where necessary.
• Maintain a positive customer support experience and build strong relationships through deep problem understanding, ensuring timely resolution or escalation, communicating promptly on progress, and handling customers with a professional attitude
• Assist management with reporting and audit across the trade management team.
• Study for relevant qualification (Finance, IT) where applicable

You should consider applying if you have :

Technical Knowledge and Experience :

• Exposure to the trade lifecycle / supporting front office users (Trading, Operations, Portfolio Management) for a minimum of 3 years.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven interest in Technology and Finance
• Good Customer Service

System Skills :

• Strong Excel
• Microsoft Office
• CRIMS highly desirable or Any other OMS

Some of the attributes we look for in a person are :

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• A client focused and collaborative approach
• Ambition, balanced with decency and humanity
• Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information