Trade Operations Analyst

C40 Cities; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Trade Operations Analyst. In this pivotal role, you will support the firm's credit business by managing trade data and ensuring accurate trade processing. The ideal candidate will have up to 2 years of experience in an investment or banking environment and strong relationship management skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with competitive salary options.

Qualifications

• From internship level up to 2 years of proven experience.
• Understanding of bond settlements processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate daily review and maintenance of trade data.
• Identify and resolve trade discrepancies promptly.
• Manage the full lifecycle of loan and bond trades.
• Monitor and address trade date exceptions swiftly.
• Prepare reports on unsettled trades and provide insights.

Skills

Experience in an investment or banking environment

Understanding of bond settlement processes

Experience with trade data

Strong relationship management skills

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trade Operations Analyst to join a leading global private equity and investment advisory firm in Cape Town.

As a Trade Operations Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the firm's credit business, which manages billions in assets and operates across Europe and North America.

You will be empowered to act as the subject matter expert for trade-related activities, collaborating with international teams and external partners to ensure seamless trade processing and settlement.

Key qualifications and experience

• From internship level up to 2 years of proven experience in an investment or banking environment
• Understanding of bond settlements processes
• Experience working with trade data
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally

Key duties

• Ensure accurate daily review and maintenance of trade data within firm systems.
• Identify and resolve trade discrepancies promptly by collaborating with internal teams and external parties.
• Manage the full lifecycle of loan and bond trades, including confirmations, transfer certificates, pricing letters, and settlements.
• Monitor and address trade date exceptions swiftly in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with Fund Accountants to prioritise timely trade settlements.
• Prepare reports on unsettled trades, unallocated trades, and short positions with actionable insights for management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
• Process amendments and corporate actions while ensuring procedural compliance.

Key personal skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within teams
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation and multitasking abilities
• Consistently delivers results within tight deadlines
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

If you are a “go-getter” finance professional looking to join a world-renowned private equity and investment advisory firm, we encourage you to get in touch for a discussion about this position.

About the job

• Contract Type: Perm
• Focus: Private Equity
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Entry Level
• Location: Cape Town
• Industry: Financial Services
• Salary: Negotiable