Transaction Manager

TMF Group; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Global offices

TMF Business Academy

Job summary

TMF Group is seeking a Transaction Manager to deliver cradle-to-grave corporate fiduciary and related services for a portfolio of clients in capital markets and structured finance. You will coordinate with client service managers, administrators, lawyers, and advisers to ensure accurate, compliant delivery of services.

The role requires 3+ years in financial services, strong relationship skills, and experience reviewing transaction documents.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field or professional qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial services, corporate services, capital markets or fiduciary services.
• Knowledge of capital markets, corporate structures and financial services environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships and act as the primary contact for an allocated portfolio.
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing servicing across TMF teams.
• Review legal transaction documents and perform compliance checks.
• Liaise with lawyers, tax specialists and advisers on client transactions.
• Draft transaction summaries and understand client structures and developments.
• Manage risks associated with fiduciary appointments and client transactions.
• Support business development by strengthening client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.

Skills

Financial services

Capital markets

Transaction management

Client relationship management

Compliance

Risk management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

BCom or related degree

BBusSci or related degree

LLB or related degree

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa

Work Types

Full Time

Categories

Capital Markets, Structured Finance

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TMF Group is a leading global provider of high-value business services to clients operating and investing globally. We focus on providing specialized and business-critical financial and administrative services that enable our clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds in different geographical locations.

We are seeking a Transaction Manager to provide professional, cradle-to-grave corporate fiduciary and related corporate services to an allocated portfolio of corporate, share scheme, capital markets, and structured finance clients. Working within a multi-skilled specialist team, the successful candidate will coordinate with client service managers, administrators, and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional client service and transaction management.

The Transaction Manager will perform various corporate fiduciary, management, coordination, business-building, and relationship management activities to support the onboarding and ongoing servicing of share schemes, special purpose companies, trusts, and other corporate business clients. The role requires the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, build and maintain strong client relationships, and ensure the efficient, accurate, and compliant delivery of client services. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for end-to-end client dealings and transaction management.

• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with clients, their advisers, and key stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for an allocated portfolio of clients and coordinate all client deliverables across TMF teams.
• Manage client onboarding and ongoing servicing activities throughout the client lifecycle.
• Review legal transaction documents and perform compliance checks in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Consult and liaise with lawyers, tax specialists, administrators, and other professional advisers regarding client transactions.
• Draft transaction summaries and maintain a thorough understanding of client structures and developments.
• Understand, assess, and manage risks associated with fiduciary appointments and client transactions.
• Act in a fiduciary capacity on selected transactions within the Share Scheme and Capital Markets sectors.
• Support business development initiatives by strengthening client relationships and identifying opportunities for organic growth.
• Drive process efficiencies and leverage available technology to enhance client service delivery.
• Relevant professional qualification such as BCom, BBusSci, LLB, Finance, Business, or a related degree.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within financial services, corporate services, capital markets, structured finance, fiduciary services, or a related environment.
• Understanding of capital markets, corporate structures, and financial services environments.
• Strong knowledge of transaction management, client relationship management, compliance, and risk principles.
• Experience reviewing legal and transaction documentation.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy.
• Experience with securitisations and/or capital markets transactions would be advantageous.
• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
• We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact

• You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.
• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.
• Regardless of where you are in your career, TMF Group opens a world of opportunity where you will be part of our team and is supported in your global career journey.
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work‑life balance to perform at your best.
• At TMF Group, it’s our people who make us who we are. Our company thrives on entrepreneurial spirit and is full of proactive people who combine enthusiasm with responsibility and accountability.