Investment Operations Analyst

Tyron Consultancy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy in Cape Town is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to support its Fixed Interest function. The role blends trade processing, system oversight, and analytical tasks. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience in investment administration. Strong analytical capabilities, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in relevant systems like Hiport and CRIMS are essential. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy tackling complex investment challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or similar field.
• 3+ years’ experience in investment administration.
• Understanding of yield curves, bond pricing, and financial mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Process and settle unlisted trades, maintain cash flows, oversee deal documentation.
• Perform daily and ad hoc valuations for fixed income, derivatives, equity.
• Prepare and review daily fund pricing checks, resolve discrepancies.
• Contribute to system processes, data integrity, and report creation.
• Support projects and assist with compliance submissions and financial reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or similar

Postgraduate studies (Honours or CFA)

Tools

Hiport

CRIMS

Infostore

UBS Delta

Job description

Investment Operations Analyst required in Cape Town.

Join an investment operations team and play a key role in supporting our Fixed Interest function. This position blends hands-on trade processing, system oversight, and data-driven analysis.

What you’ll do:

• Trade Administration: Process and settle unlisted trades, maintain cash flows, oversee deal documentation, and resolve trade/income queries.
• Valuations: Perform daily and ad hoc valuations for a variety of instruments (fixed income, derivatives, equity) and handle collateral margin management.
• Fund Oversight: Prepare and review daily fund pricing checks, resolve discrepancies, and confirm with back-office teams.
• Operational Support: Contribute to system processes, data integrity, audit support, and creation of reports for both portfolio managers and clients.
• Project Involvement: Support a range of projects and assist with regulatory tasks, including compliance submissions and financial reconciliations.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a similar field; postgraduate studies (e.g., Honours or CFA) are a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience in investment administration, ideally with an understanding of yield curves, bond pricing, and financial mathematics.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with systems like Hiport, CRIMS, Infostore, UBS Delta beneficial.

Who you are:

• Strong analytical thinker with high attention to detail.
• Well-organized and self-motivated, with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent communicator who enjoys both teamwork and independent work.
• Curious, diligent, and keen to develop new skills.

If you love numbers, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to be at the heart of investment operations, we’d like to hear from you!