Investment Management Oversight Support

Apex Group Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a candidate for investment management oversight. Responsibilities include due diligence for investment managers, operational controls, and assessment of new sub-funds. The ideal candidate will possess a finance degree, regulatory compliance experience is a plus, and must demonstrate proficiency in English and MS Office. This role offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Economics required.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in regulatory compliance or oversight functions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate due diligence for investment managers.
• Prepare operational controls on derivatives transactions.
• Review financial counterparts and brokers.
• Maintain delegate data in operational dashboards.

Skills

Ownership of manager relationships

Proficiency in English

Proven MS Office skills

Integrity and willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Finance or Economics

Certifications such as CFA or CAIA

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 dedicated team has successfully delivered an unprecedented growth and transformation journey. 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. We also offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you:

Job Specification

The candidate will be part of and assist the team responsible for maintaining and performing investment management oversight due diligence according to CSSF circular 18/698 on delegated investment managers and advisors. This includes:

Outline of main duties and responsibilities

• Initiate specific controls as part of initial, ongoing, and thematic due diligence for both traditional UCITS and alternative investment fund managers (e.g., hedge funds, private equity funds).
• Prepare operational controls and oversight on derivatives transactions (EMIR).
• Prepare operational controls and oversight on securities financing transactions (SFTR).
• Prepare Management Company reports.
• Assess and prepare objective reasons for onboarding new sub-funds and managers.
• Review financial counterparts and brokers.
• Review prospectuses impacting manager oversight.
• Maintain specific delegate data and information in operational dashboards.
• Update information in scorecards applying risk-based approach (RBA) profiles.

Skills required

• Ownership of manager relationships, escalation procedures.
• Degree in Finance or Economics; certifications such as CFA or CAIA are advantageous.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Proven MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Well-structured, organized, responsible team player, accountable, and reliable self-starter.
• Integrity and willingness to learn.
• Experience in regulatory compliance or oversight functions is a plus.
• Interest in investment strategies, financial instruments, and fund structures from legal, operational, and compliance perspectives is a plus.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex by recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Apex operates a direct sourcing model, and agency assistance will be engaged directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.