Asset Administrator

Recruiter:

Conova Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000577/GR

Date posted:

Friday, September 4, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
About our Client
Our client is a boutique investment firm that hosts some of the top independent multi-managers in the industry.

About the Role
Within the asset administration field, this role is focused on trade processing, cash management, reconciliations, compliance, and day-to-day operational support.

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

Requirements

1-2 years working experience within investments/administration
Understanding the landscape of the asset administration function, familiarity and experience with:

How a Management Company operates with their appointed Administrator (i.e. Curo). The different role-players and their responsibilities throughout the trade process
The Administrators role withing the fund accounting process
Systems used within the industry (e.g. Finswitch)

Takes initiative
Takes ownership and accountability for tasks
Not afraid to ask questions and learn
Works well within a team
Good time management, ability to prioritise and adhere to deadlines
Good communication & interpersonal skills

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