Job title : Fund Administrator Data Management & Securities
Job Location : Western Cape, Deadline : December 14, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Key Responsibilities :
Data Management :
- Maintain and update investment data with precision, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all platforms.
- Perform regular data reconciliations to identify and rectify discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with data governance and data protection standards.
Securities Administration :
- Manage domestic and foreign securities, including trades, settlements, corporate actions, and other related activities.
- Handle valuations and reporting of investment portfolios, ensuring accurate pricing and performance metrics.
- Liaise with custodians, brokers, and other counterparties to resolve trade and settlement issues.
Investment Administration Support :
- Support the processing and management of funds, including contributions, redemptions, and related administrative tasks.
- Assist in the preparation of reports for clients, management, and regulatory bodies.
Compliance and Risk Management :
- Adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance requirements, ensuring that all data and transactions meet established standards.
- Mitigate risks associated with data and securities handling through diligent checks and adherence to processes.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for improving the efficiency and accuracy of the fund administration process.
- Participate in projects aimed at automating and streamlining the function.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Foster existing business relationships to ensure effective and efficient delivery, working with compliance, and operations teams to gather necessary data and insights.
- Liaise with service level suppliers and external vendors.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the team to share knowledge and best practices.
Requirements
Competencies
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse complex financial data and derive meaningful insights.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures the highest level of accuracy and quality in accounting and reporting.
- Time Management: Effectively manages time and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates proficiency with accounting software and platforms, strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, and accounting principles.
- Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility in handling changing requirements.
- Effective communication skills: The ability to communicate clearly and concisely to the level of audience.
- Client Focus: Prioritizes client needs and ensures high levels of client satisfaction.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- A relevant post-graduate qualification or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CAIA, CISI) is advantageous
- 1-3 years related experience, including but not limited to investment administration, fund accounting, asset management, or a similar financial services role.
- Experience with data management systems, trade settlements, and securities processing.
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Financial Markets and Financial instruments.
- Good knowledge of HiPortfolio an advantage.
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
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