Client Services Administrator

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is seeking to fill a position within the Middle Office Team in Cape Town. The role involves managing workflows, producing portfolio NAVs, and ensuring compliance with mandates. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Investment and demonstrate strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Join a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NAV calculation and reconciliation processes beneficial.
• Experience with macros and automation beneficial.
• Able to handle large data sets in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow from Fund Managers and Prime Brokers.
• Produce soft portfolio NAVs.
• Prepare daily Profit & Loss reporting.
• Ensure mandate compliance reporting and corporate actions are loaded.
• Perform daily reconciliations between Middle Office and Prime Brokers reporting.
• Accurately book trades into the Middle Office system.
• Participate in projects to improve process efficiencies.

Skills

Process-driven with a high level of attention to detail

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Motivated and proactive approach to work

Education

Bachelor’s Qualification in Accounting, Finance or Investment

Quantitative degree with accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role Summary

Supporting the day-to-day operations of the Middle Office Team such as:

• Managing the workflow from Fund Managers and Prime Brokers
• Production of soft portfolio NAVs
• Daily Profit & Loss reporting
• Mandate compliance reporting and loading of corporate actions
• Daily recons of discrepancies between Middle Office and Prime Brokers reporting
• Accurate and timely booking of trades into Middle Office system
• Involvement in ad hoc projects and assignments aimed towards improving the process efficiencies

Key Competencies

• Process-driven with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Motivated and driven with a proactive approach to work

Academic Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor’s Qualification in Accounting, Finance or Investment
• Quantitative degree with accounting major
• Knowledge of NAV calculation and reconciliation processes beneficial
• Comfortable with working with big excel data sets (experience with macros and automation beneficial)

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.