Middle Office Analyst / Assistant Portfolio Manager - Cape Town

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

Job summary

A leading impact investment firm in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Middle Office Analyst to enhance operational excellence. This role involves cash management, trade settlement, and process improvement for investment mandates. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, with 3–5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a dynamic and flexible working environment aimed at supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunity for growth

Contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a middle office or fund operations role.
• Proficient with portfolio management systems and settlement workflows.
• Experience managing relationships with service providers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor approved deals and manage disbursement schedules.
• Validate trade instructions and resolve settlement issues.
• Oversee daily cash reconciliations and maintain liquidity projections.
• Serve as contact for workflow alignment between teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Process-driven

Analytical skills

Collaborative mindset

Problem-solving attitude

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Business Administration and Economics

Tools

SimCorp Dimension

Power BI

Job description

Join to apply for the Middle Office Analyst / Assistant Portfolio Manager - Cape Town role at SymbioticsJoin to apply for the Middle Office Analyst / Assistant Portfolio Manager - Cape Town role at SymbioticsSymbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing, dedicated to private markets in emerging and frontier economies.

The group offers investment, asset management and capacity building services.

Since , we have originated over 7, investments representing more than USD 9.8 billion for companies in 96 countries.

We manage an aggregate portfolio of USD 2.9 billion spread across 23 funds and mandates.

Our portfolio companies have also benefited from over technical assistance projects worth more than USD 18 million.

Symbiotics is a certified B Corporation.

Symbiotics currently employs people and is headquartered in Geneva, with further offices in Zurich, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Mexico City, Singapore, Cape Town, Delhi and Yerevan.Symbiotics Asset Management is part of the Symbiotics Group and offers tailored sustainable portfolio management services for investors, with close to USD 3 billion of assets under management.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) investments are at the heart of what we do, and all our funds are classified as "Article 9" under the framework of the European regulation SFDR, the highest level of ESG disclosure.As we continue to expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

If you share our commitment to making a difference and possess the skills and experience we seek, we would love to hear from you.We are a fast-growing, market-leading company offering a dynamic work environment in the growing impact investment space.

Join us at Symbiotics and be a part of our journey to create lasting change in the world's emerging and frontier markets.We believe that in order to recruit the best professionals, all applications must be reviewed equally.

For this reason, we will not request personal data such as photos, date of birth, or gender on CV submissions.This approach ensures fairness and focuses on the qualifications and skills of candidatesNoneWho We Are Looking ForYou are a detail-oriented and process-driven middle office professional who will play a key role in supporting operational activities for our mandates.

You will ensure robust middle office operations, from post-trade settlement and cash management to NAV control and reporting, contributing to the efficient and compliant execution of investment operations.You will act as central coordinator between internal teams and our external middle office provider, ensuring high data quality and operational oversight.

You will also contribute to digitalization projects aimed at enhancing internal workflows and reporting tools.Based in one of our offices in Cape Town, Yerevan, or New Delhi— you will report to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) based in Geneva, Switzerland, and work in close collaboration with investment teams across our international offices.We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Middle Office Operations Associate to support the operational backbone of our investment mandates.

You will act as the central link between internal teams and our external middle office provider, ensuring accuracy in trade settlement, cash management, NAV oversight, and operational reporting.Key Responsibilities : Deal & Cash Management : Monitor approved deals, manage disbursement schedules, and support accurate cash forecasting.Trade Settlement : Validate trade instructions, resolve settlement issues, and ensure accurate system booking.Cash Reconciliation : Oversee daily cash reconciliations and maintain reliable liquidity projections.Operational Coordination : Serve as the key contact for communication and workflow alignment between internal stakeholders and external service providers.Fee & NAV Review : Validate fund fees, review NAV reports for accuracy, and support the investment team in NAV approval processes.Process Improvement : Contribute to digitalization efforts aimed at improving reporting tools and workflows.This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to operational excellence in investment management.NoneWe are looking for a dynamic person who is quality-focused, structured, detailed-oriented with a problem-solving attitude to be successful in a dynamic and challenging environment.More specifically, you have the following skills and competencies : Bachelor or Master degree in Business Administration and Economics or equivalent qualification and / or experienceSolid experience (3–5 years) in a middle office, fund operations, or investment control function within insurance, banking sector or asset managementProficient with portfolio management systems, fund accounting, and settlement workflows.

Knowledge on SimCorp Dimension will be a valuable asset.Experience managing relationships with outsourced service providers and cross-functional internal teamsYou have a high level of reliability, precision, and sense of accountabilityYou are solution-oriented, eager to improve tools and processes, and comfortable with data visualization (e.g., Power BI)You have a strong interest in impact investing and emerging marketYou are fluent in EnglishNoneThe chance to contribute to improving the lives of people in emerging and frontier countries, to work towards supporting the UN Sustainable Development GoalsA flexible work environment with colleagues from 41 countriesThe opportunity to become part of a growing business that pushes you to excel every day while having a positive impact on othersSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinance and SalesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Symbiotics by 2xGet notified about new Middle Office Analyst jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.Business Analyst : Road System Development, Ref No.

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