Investment Operations Officer

4 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Stonehage Fleming Full time

Description


OVERALL PURPOSE

The role is based in Cape Town and reports to the Head of Investment Operations. The role is primarily responsible for the management of the centralised Investment Management data which includes, Client Static, Client Holdings, Security Database and Pricing functions that will service the core operating systems and applications that are used to deliver a scalable Target Operating Model for the Investment Management businesses of the Group. The core operating systems will provide the tools for managing clients’ global assets, record keeping.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The role involves a close working relationship with several teams including; Operations, Investment Performance & Risk, Compliance, Investment Teams and Client Reporting. There will be regular interaction with global employees within the Investment management business. The role will also involve maintaining key relationships with external providers and third party data vendors. 
Key Responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Understanding and maintaining the data requirements within the businesses
• the main point of contact for data related issues in the core systems
• conduct data analysis when necessary in order to determine root cause of data inconsistencies
• ensuring master data quality and integrity
• managing reference data within core systems
• understand the competencies of the system tools the data required to meet the business users requirements
• understand the workflows within and between system tools 
• liaise with requests and inquiries regarding investment data in core systems
• investment book of records reconciliations
• support Front Office with trade processing on core systems
• perform Post Trade Allocation for market, custodial and Forex trades

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant data management experience and skill sets is essential
• Experience working within the financial sector managing Investment Management data
• Broad knowledge of financial markets and investment products
• Experience of using core financial sector systems (OMS & PMS)
• 2-4 years working in a similar function and role

SKILLS

• Investment Management background advantages
• Strong analytical and mapping skills of complex data 
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience with regulatory data requirements
• Ability to understand projects and articulate the different issues to stakeholders
• Multi-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Very good to advanced knowledge of MS excel
• Procedure and controls mindset
• Ability to use initiative and work independently 

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS
Competency/Behaviour: Planning & organising: schedules and manages workload effectively, thinks ahead, sets plans to achieve goals.
Competency/Behaviour: Communication Skills: highly skilled communicator in both a group environment and on a one‐on‐one level, communicates clearly and concisely, listens effectively, written communication is well presented. 
Competency/Behaviour: Accuracy, Quality & Productivity: delivers work of a high standard, output is accurate & error free, productivity is satisfactory & consistent.
Competency/Behaviour: Technical Knowledge: demonstrates required technical knowledge, understands the policies, processes and systems in their area of expertise, and keeps technical knowledge up to date.
Competency/Behaviour: Action Orientated: takes prompt action and sees tasks through to completion, persists in effort to achieve results, takes responsibility for own actions.

Education LevelDegree or EquivalentExperience LevelMid LevelBenefits

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