Portfolio Implementation Specialist - Cape Town

Investec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is looking for a trustworthy Portfolio Implementation Specialist. The successful candidate will focus on trade execution, operational integrity, and delivering client-centric services while ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in investment operations or trading.
• Familiarity with trade lifecycle management and portfolio accounting systems.
• Solid understanding of investment products and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across a range of asset classes as per manager instructions.
• Manage trade workflows and ensure timely execution within mandate constraints.
• Coordinate pre- and post-trade checks and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Investment Operations

Trade Execution

Operational Integrity

Client Relationship Management

Risk Management

Financial Markets Understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investments, Economics, or Accounting

Tools

Excel

IRESS

Bloomberg

INET

Job description

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 09, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Description

• We are seeking a highly trustworthy and client-centric Portfolio Implementation Specialist to join our investment operations team. This role is focused on accurate, timely, and risk-aware implementation of investment decisions, with particular attention to trade execution and operational integrity. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering impactful value to clients, aligned with institutional-quality governance, controls, and service. This position closely resembles that of a fund administrator and plays a critical part in translating portfolio strategy into effective market action.

Key responsibilities

Trade Execution & Implementation

• Execute trades across a range of asset classes (equities, fixed income, funds, derivatives, etc.) in accordance with portfolio manager instructions and internal policies.
• Manage daily trade workflows, ensuring orders are executed timely, within mandate constraints
• Monitor order routing, execution quality, and market timing to mitigate slippage and maintain implementation efficiency.

Operational Oversight

• Coordinate pre- and post-trade checks, reconciliation, and settlement processes.
• Liaise with custodians, brokers, counterparties, and internal teams to resolve trade discrepancies or settlement issues.
• Support portfolio managers by ensuring portfolios remain fully invested and aligned with strategic objectives and mandates

Client-Centric Delivery

• Act as a trusted operational liaison for clients, demonstrating ownership, responsiveness, and accountability in all interactions.
• Deliver high-quality, consistent service by understanding client-specific guidelines and requirements.
• Proactively identify and address potential risks or anomalies in portfolio implementation that could impact client outcomes.

Risk and Control

• Ensure all activities are conducted within a robust risk control framework, compliant with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to audit and regulatory reporting, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and escalate any breaches, exceptions, or operational risks promptly.

Experience, skills and capability

• A relevant Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investments, Economics, Accounting or similar would be advantageous
• 3–5 years of experience in investment operations, trading, fund administration, or portfolio implementation.
• Familiarity with trade lifecycle management, settlement processes, and portfolio accounting systems.
• Proficient in Excel, experience using trade and portfolio management systems (e.g., IRESS, Bloomberg, INET, or similar OMS / PMS platforms)., and trade reconciliation tools.
• Solid understanding of investment products, financial markets, and regulatory frameworks would be helpful