Trade and Rebalancing Analyst

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Asset Consultant Company Full time

NAME OF THE ROLE: TRADE & REBALANCING ANALYST
(CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA)

PURPOSE OF JOB:

- Responsible for preparation and monitoring trades and activities related to changes to client portfolios under the monitoring of an approved FAIS compliant representative out of FAIS Supervision.
- Work closely with the Portfolio Management Team, the Invest Operations teams and other stakeholders involved in effecting changes to client portfolios.
- Accountable for reviewing portfolios and addressing queries related to changes of funds.

MONTHLY/DAILY TASKS:

- Understanding of the investment management industry.
- Willing to put in long hours when needed.
- Under the guidance of an approved FAIS representative who is out of supervision, accurately execute trade instructions to effect changes to client portfolios, as instructed by clients and the Portfolio Management Team, including:

- Preparing and submitting derivative trading instructions to the derivatives agent and following up for trade confirmations.
- Work closely with the Portfolio Management Team to manage derivative rolls and ensure that no trades or rolls are missed.
- Perform pre-trade analysis for larger flows and provide instructions to be carried out by the Administration Team.
- Work closely with the Administration Team to guide them on instructions required for portfolio changes such as rebalances, and drawdowns.
- Assist in the onboarding of clients to new derivative contracts and new products, in collaboration with the Portfolio Management Team and the Operations teams.
- Provide feedback on the completion of executed trades to the Portfolio Management Team.
- Review portfolios regularly to ensure that they are aligned to their target positions. Attend review meetings to address any queries related to changes on the portfolios.
- Prepare and/or review reporting on trade and rebalancing activities including:

- Analysing performance data
- Review and approve daily valuation and pricing files for derivative instruments as prepared by the Administration Team.
- Assist with trades for transition management clients, including:

- Drafting instructions for execution of a transition;
- Preparing files and trading on behalf of clients
- Matching trades and preparing pre-and post-trading reports
- Build and maintain relationships with brokers, internal teams and other stakeholders.
- Support internal improvement initiatives within the Invest department to ensure continuous business improvement.
- Assist more senior members of the team with maintaining process documents for the Trade and Rebalancing function.
- Participate in internal projects.

KEY COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

- Knowledge of domestic and international financial markets including forex and derivatives trading
- Analytical and able to absorb large sets of data
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to function positively under pressure, plan for and meet deadlines.
- Manage own priorities and collaborate successfully with others as part of a team.
- Use initiative, be pro-active and with problem solving abilities.
- Easily adapt to changes in the business environment.
- Think in a structured way
- Quick learner.
- Problem solving / solutions focused ability and mindset Self-driven, determined and motivated
- Professionalism in all interactions
- Positive attitude to learning, growing and getting things done
- Liaising with Asset Managers and other investment service providers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelors Degree, preference to B.Com, B.Business Science, B. Science.
- Will be required to be FAIS compliant therefore qualification will need to be approved by the FSCA for FAIS.
- 0 - 2 years’ experience in financial services advantageous.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

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