Operations Specialist - Investment Industry

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Operations Specialist to enhance operational procedures within the investment industry in Cape Town. This role demands expertise in finance, with at least 2-5 years in operations, cash management, and reconciliations. The successful candidate will support investment reporting and collaborate with various teams while ensuring adherence to regulatory changes. A competitive salary aligned with industry standards will be provided based on experience.

Qualifications

• Self-driven with 2-5 years experience in operations in financial services.
• Experience with cash management and reconciliations essential.
• Ability to manage large datasets with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Attention to detail with large data sets

Responsibilities

• Promote robust operating procedures in investment management.
• Contribute to operational processes optimization.
• Assist with investment reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize operational processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Provide support to the investment team in various ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Operations management

Investment reporting

Reconciliations

Cash management

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Chartered Accountant

Specialist qualification in financial services

Job description

Description

Hire Resolve’s client in the Investment Industry is urgently seeking a highly skilled Operations Specialist to join their team in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Position within the operations team, principally as an operations specialist.
• The Purpose of this role is to contribute to and promote robust operating procedures across the investment management business to create an efficient, responsive and process driven operations team.
• Assist with investment reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize operational processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Provide support to the investment team in various ad‑hoc tasks as required.

Requirements

• Appropriate finance qualification: Chartered Accountant. Specialist qualification in financial services would be advantageous.
• Self‑driven with at least 2‑5 years working in operations in the financial services industry (preferably in fund management).
• Experience with reconciliations and cash management essential.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Relevant computer skills and systems experience, including advanced Excel skills. Experience in a programming language would be advantageous but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large sets of data.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary: Market related.

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career‑changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Candice Aucamp at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.