Operations Analyst

Conova Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector seeks a dedicated professional to support investment operations. The role involves managing portfolio rebalances, cash flow processing, and producing key reports. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have experience in the investment industry, along with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a related role within the investment industry.
• CFA designation or progress toward it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation process for portfolio rebalances and reallocations.
• Manage daily cash flow allocation processing and trade execution.
• Produce daily, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BCom (Investments)

BSc in Statistics

Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Morningstar Direct

Power BI

Job description

• Support the implementation process for portfolio rebalances and reallocations.
• Support the management of the daily cash flow allocation processing, pre- and post-trade compliance, trade execution processing, as well as cash and position reconciliation.
• Support the management of maintaining model portfolios on the various platforms.
• Support the production of daily, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting, including but not limited to NAV reporting, Factsheets, Commentary, AUM reporting, and Client reporting.

On the operational side :

• Build and maintain process and procedure documentation for all operational processes, including trading policies.
• Support the onboarding process for service providers.
• Maintain investment and operational tools and databases.
• Take ownership of internal and external queries, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent service, maintain strong relationships with service providers, and continuously improve operational processes to reduce risk and enhance efficiency.

Requirements :

• A relevant BCom (Investments) or BSc degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Management or a related qualification (preferred)
• CFA designation or progress toward it (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a related role within the investment industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with Morningstar Direct and Power BI is highly advantageous
• Solid understanding of the South African investment and platform landscape
• Proven experience in Investment Operations or Fund Administration
• Knowledge of industry rules and regulations
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
• Able to work under pressure, multi-task and deliver required output on time
• A dynamic, proactive team player with a positive attitude and a passion for the financial services industry
• Good English skills are required; other languages skills are desirable