Senior Administrator - Dealing and Settlements – Cape Town
Summary of the position
The Senior Administrator - Fund of Fund Dealing and Settlements will be responsible for performing daily and monthly tasks of the Fund of Fund Dealing and Settlements desk.
Outline of main duties and responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role will be:
- To perform the duties of the Fund of Fund Dealing and Settlements function as outlined by the operating processes around Fund of Fund Dealing and Settlements and off-market trade instructions.
- For cash instructions, prepare and ensure accurate and timely execution and authorization of:
- Cash related transactions for investor fund of fund subscriptions.
- Payment of expenses.
- Third party cash transfers.
- All other Cash Administration payments done both manually and on online banking platforms.
- For trading transactions, on receipt of appropriate instructions; prepare, capture and confirm trades and trade instructions.
- Ensuring accurate and timely execution and authorization of:
- Unit Trust investments and redemptions through trading platforms.
- Hedge fund of fund subscriptions and redemptions.
- Ensure appropriate follow up for confirmation of transactions.
Skills and experience required
The successful candidate will:
- A tertiary qualification and minimum 3+ years applicable experience or 4 years operational experience.
- Excellent financial services process & product knowledge.
- Excellent knowledge of financial instruments.
- Experience on Fund of Fund Dealing and Settlements activities is compulsory.
- Good understanding of cash and trade instruction cycles.
- Good knowledge of systems and systems control environments.
- Good accounting and audit experience.
- Knowledge of risk management processes an advantage.
- Good communication, documentation and presentation skills.
- Be able to “think outside the box” and adapt to changing requirements.
- Be meticulous and have a high attention to detail.
- Be calm and stay focused in stressful/high pressured situations.
Reporting structure
The Senior Administrator - Dealing and Settlements will report to the Team Leader - Dealing and Settlements Administration.
Remuneration level
Remuneration will be market related and commensurate with experience and seniority. In addition, the successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package.
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