Finance Operations Analyst

Who are we?

Sanlam Private Wealth crafts customised investment portfolios for high net worth private clients, charitable institutions, trusts and corporate entities.

With assets under management and administration of more than R240 billion, we offer a comprehensive and integrated suite of wealth management solutions. These include equity, retirement and offshore investment portfolios, fiduciary and tax services, an equity-backed finance offering, a global stockbroking service and derivatives trading.

At Sanlam Private Wealth, our clients are at the core of everything we do. For this reason, we employ people with passion – individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-energy environment.

Sanlam Private Wealth is part of the Sanlam Investment Group – the largest, most diversified investment firm in South Africa, with a growing footprint on the African continent and in India.

What will you do?

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, validity, and operational compliance (where applicable) for all Finance Operations processes which include income streams, flows, assets under management, portfolio management reports and other (Local / Offshore).
• Processing Local and Offshore fees and facilitation of the fees processes (loading, reconciliation, mandates etc.)
• Reconciliation and analysis of fees and brokerage to ensure completeness / optimal profitability and report any exceptions.
• Processing and reconciling of income to fund managers / lisps (as applicable).
• Processing and reconciliation applicable commissions.
• Compiling / implementing controls for the processing of revenue / expenses.
• Support with valuation of internal and external portfolio management books as and when required.
• Processing and support of Portfolio Management processes.
• Reconciliation of monthly recorded income, expenses, commission and accruals.
• Loading and monitoring of fees on Revport system.
• Management of fee reports and distribution to stakeholders.
• Engagement with Internal and External audit as required.
• Resolving/responding to queries.
• Assist with testing of Finance Operations systems.
• Assisting Head of Finance Operations with Ad-hoc task, initiative and projects.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Self-starter and proactive individual
• Energetic and flexible
• Professionalism
• Ability to work with people at all levels

Qualification and Experience

• Financial qualifications with post audit article experience would be an advantage
• Experience within the financial services industry is essential
• Basic understanding of the Private Client business environment preferably
• Excellent MS Office skills- Excel [Advanced level]
• Exposure to valuations and modeling beneficial

Knowledge and Skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail critical.
• Ability to deal effectively and credibly with all stakeholders in both spoken and written format.
• Excellent organizational skills, a team-orientated attitude and the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Ability to work quickly and independently while meeting the required quality levels.
• Demonstration of living the company's values.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong service orientation towards all stakeholders.

Personal Qualities

• Strong numerical orientation
• Highly organized with a high level of customer focus
• Accurate and detail orientated
• Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach to work, clients and problem solving
• Learning agility and curiosity
• Assertive
• Motivated and target-driven
• Passionate about the ownership of results

Our aim is to help you build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.

Through its business clusters – Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate, Santam, Mi-way, as well as the Group Office – the Sanlam Group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

• To be considered for the above opportunity please upload your detailed CV on or before 31 October 2025.
• Please note that if you are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date your application has been unsuccessful.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity, and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.