Investment Operations Specialist (Data Science)

Recruiter:

Strategic Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB000726/AC

Date posted:

Friday, May 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

430000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Leading Investment Management company with operations locally and internationally is seeking a dynamic Investment Operations Specialist to join their investment operations team.

POSITION INFO:
The candidate must have a completed BSc Honours (Maths/Stats/Financial Maths/Similar) plus 1 – 2 years relevant working experience within Data Science / Data Analysis in the asset management / investment management / financial services sectors. Strong academics are essential.

This position will suit a candidate looking to build a career and solve problems in the Investment Operations division.

Duties will include:

Conducting data analysis as needed and presenting data in a clear and logical manner.
Maintaining accurate records of Assets Under Management and other Management Information.
Managing and enhancing complex Excel spreadsheets
Configuring external software to drive workflows and other processes.
Designing, implementing, and monitoring business processes. All processes within the organisation should be built to be scalable with minimal human intervention.
Monitoring and executing trades for portfolios on execution-only platforms
Working closely with the global Asset Management team to assist with the execution of operational processes.
Interacting with the in-house Tech team to help with the development of the Tech infrastructure.
Having a keen eye for issue detection and resolving these proactively.
Assisting with the day-to-day operational issues associated with running portfolios.
Scrutinising the underlying charges within funds and reconciling to ensure they are in line with expectations.
Monitoring and instructing rebalances of investor accounts.

The candidate must also have:

A good understanding of mathematics and/or statistics.
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills.
Keen intellect with a high level of commercial acumen.
The ability to analyse and solve problems.
Strong Excel, VBA or programming knowledge.
The ability to process, organise and present data in a transparent and
easily digestible format.
A high degree of organisation skills
Strong work ethic and team skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us by mid May 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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