Fixed Income Operations Analyst

CA Financial Appointments; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A global alternative investment manager in South Africa is looking for a Junior Trade Support Analyst to join their credit operations team. This role offers the chance to manage the full trade lifecycle for loans and bonds, working closely with traders and portfolio managers. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field and 1–3 years of relevant experience. The position operates on a hybrid model, providing competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ exposure to fixed income middle office or trade operations.
• Exposure to fixed income markets, syndicated loans, or bond operations is a plus.
• Highly motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full trade lifecycle for loans and bonds.
• Process trade confirmations, transfer certificates, and pricing letters.
• Identify and resolve trade breaks with internal teams and external counterparties.
• Identify and resolve trade breaks with internal teams and external counterparties.
• Monitor aged and unsettled trades.
• Process amendments and corporate actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to thrive under pressure

Education

Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Finance, Mathematics or similar

1–3 years’ exposure to fixed income middle office or trade operations

Job description

Jumpstart your career in global credit markets! We are recruiting on behalf of a global alternative investment manager within the private credit space, seeking a Junior Trade Support Analyst to grow within their credit operations team.

This is a unique opportunity for a junior analyst to step into a middle office trade closing role, supporting a fast-paced team focused on syndicated loans and bonds across the European market.

What you’ll do:

You’ll collaborate daily with traders and portfolio managers, learning the ropes of fixed income trading from the ground up.

• Manage the full trade lifecycle for loans and bonds from trade date to settlement
• Process trade confirmations, transfer certificates and pricing letters
• Settle LMA Par and Distressed loan trades and bond transactions
• Identify and resolve trade breaks with internal teams and external counterparties
• Monitor aged and unsettled trades
• Process amendments and corporate actions

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Finance, Mathematics or similar - but we’re open if you bring the right mindset.
• 1–3 years’ exposure to fixed income middle office, trade operations or similar (can include relevant internships in investment banking or buy-side).
• Exposure to fixed income markets, syndicated loans, or bond operations is a strong plus.
• Sharp analytical skills, problem-solving mindset, and an eagerness to learn.
• Highly motivated, articulate, and able to thrive under pressure.

What’s in it for you:

• Work closely with senior teams in London and Cape Town, being part of a lean, high-performing unit.
• Learn directly from experienced traders and operations leads.
• Hybrid model: 3 days in the office (Southern Suburbs)
• Competitive salary and full benefits package.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful - but keep an eye out for more exciting roles that could align with what you are looking for!