Investment Management Oversight Support

Apex Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Investment Management Oversight Support to conduct due diligence and oversee investment managers. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Finance or Economics and fluency in German. Key responsibilities include preparing operational controls and maintaining oversight of various investment strategies. Strong MS Office skills, especially in Excel, are essential. This role is critical for ensuring compliance and effective oversight in investment management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence for UCITS and alternative fund managers.
• Prepare operational controls for derivatives and securities transactions.
• Review documentation impacting manager oversight.
• Maintain and update delegate information in dashboards.

Skills

Ownership of manager activities

Fluency in German

Degree in Finance or Economics

Proficiency in English

Proven MS Office skills

Well-structured and organized

Team player

Integrity

Experience in regulatory compliance

Interest in investment strategies

Education

Degree in Finance or Economics

CFA or CAIA certification

Tools

MS Office, especially Excel

Job description

Job Title: Investment Management Oversight Support

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: September 06, 2025

Job Specification

The candidate will be part of a team responsible for maintaining and performing investment management oversight due diligence in accordance with CSSF circular 18/698. This includes oversight of delegated investment managers and advisors, among other duties:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Initiate specific controls as part of initial, ongoing, and thematic due diligence for traditional UCITS and alternative investment fund managers (e.g., hedge funds, private equity funds).
2. Prepare operational controls and oversight for derivatives transactions (EMIR).
3. Prepare operational controls and oversight for securities financing transactions (SFTR).
4. Prepare management company reports.
5. Prepare objective reasons for onboarding new sub-funds and managers.
6. Review financial counterparts/brokers.
7. Review prospectuses impacting manager oversight.
8. Maintain delegate data and information in operational dashboards.
9. Update information in scorecards using RBAs (risk-based approach profiles).

Skills Required:

• Ownership of manager activities and escalation procedures.
• Fluency in German (reading, writing, speaking).
• Degree in Finance or Economics; CFA or CAIA certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Proven MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Well-structured and organized.
• Responsible team player, accountable, reliable, and a self-starter.
• Integrity and willingness to learn.
• Experience in regulatory compliance or oversight functions is advantageous.
• Interest in investment strategies, financial instruments, and fund structures from legal, operational, and compliance perspectives.