Senior Investment Operations Administrator | Bryanston

The Recruitment Council; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Investment Administrator in Randburg, South Africa. This role involves managing client investment transactions, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. This position offers the opportunity for operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in investment administration or similar role within financial services.
• Basic or intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage and accurately process all client investment transactions, ensuring timeliness.
• Perform meticulous reconciliations of investment accounts and prepare accurate reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and identify operational risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Reporting systems (e.g., Elite Wealth, Ease-Fica)

Job description

Are you an expert in investment administration with a passion for precision, compliance, and process optimisation?

A leading, high-growth financial services firm specialising in investment operations is seeking a dedicated Investment Administrator to join our client’s Investment Operations Department. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a high-visibility role where your expertise will be essential to the accurate and efficient administration of complex investment portfolios.

If you thrive on ensuring data integrity, managing complex transactions, and optimising workflows, this is your opportunity to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Mastery: Manage and accurately process all client investment transactions, including new investments, redemptions, transfers, and switches, ensuring timeliness.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Perform meticulous reconciliations of investment accounts, proactively resolve any discrepancies, and prepare accurate reports for clients and management.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure all activities strictly adhere to internal policies, with a focus on identifying and mitigating operational risks and supporting compliance.
• Some understanding of South African financial regulations (FICA) is a bonus.
• Process Optimisation: Play a key role in optimising operational processes by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance system efficiencies.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Provide exceptional support by liaising professionally with clients, financial advisors, and third-party providers to address inquiries promptly.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in investment administration or a similar role within financial services.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

• You must possess Basic or Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word skills.
• Proficiency in reporting systems (e.g., Elite Wealth, Ease-Fica) is a bonus.

Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking are critical for handling complex financial data and resolving discrepancies.
• Must be a team player with strong time management and problem-solving skills.