Asset Administrator

SUMMARY:
Our client, a boutique investment firm based in Northern Suburbs Cape Town, is seeking an Asset Administrator to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Trade process- understanding of end-to-end trade process, ability to capture trade instructions & follow the process through to processing at the Administrator (Curo)
• Trouble-shoot and resolve queries relating to trades
• Run Portfolio Details files
• Follow up on settlement queries with brokers, administrators
• Run cash & liquidity files
• Support the Senior Administrator & Team Leader
• Perform and understand pre-trade compliance checks and alert Analysts before submitting trades
• Check bank accounts for overdraft status and communicate to relevant parties
• Save flows and posted cash files timeously
• Deal with all Finswitch file uploads, including daily prices
• Facilitate & understand swops margin payments
• Respond to basic operational queries
• Facilitate account set-ups with banks, administrators, etc. for new fund/class launches
• Assist with ballot processes
• Liaise with LISPs and Manco’s on operational queries – pricing timing updates
• Open accounts with local and foreign Mancos
• Resolve cash and custody reconciliation items – daily review and analysis

• 1-2 years work experience within the investment industry as an Administrator
• Understanding the landscape of the asset administration function
• Good time management, ability to prioritise and adhere to deadlines
• Good communication & interpersonal skills