Post Trade Operations Specialist

SUMMARY:
Join a leading investment management organisation known for its disciplined processes, client‑centri

POSITION INFO:

Join a leading investment management organisation known for its disciplined processes, client‑centric approach, and strong operational excellence. This role sits within a high‑performing Post‑Trade Operations team that ensures accurate and timely processing of all local and offshore trading activity.

Why join this team?

• Be part of a specialist operations environment supporting institutional investment clients
• Work across multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, money market, offshore instruments and derivatives
• Contribute to operational accuracy, quality, and the continuous improvement of critical processes
• Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across the investment value chain

What you will be doing:

• Confirm and settle all local and offshore trades within required timelines
• Ensure brokers and custodians receive all necessary trade information
• Follow up on discrepancies or queries with brokers and custodians
• Use custodian and broker portals to monitor and instruct trades and FX payments
• Complete regulatory reporting (e.g., SARB QAAR, B31, B16)
• Prepare daily, weekly and quarterly operational reporting (e.g., BOP forms, holdings and unit reconciliations, board pack addendums)
• Handle internal and external operational queries
• Support long‑term operational objectives and ensure alignment with the operating model
• Coordinate and support project and initiative work
• Oversee elements of project implementation, testing and operational readiness
• Review and improve processes; identify inefficiencies and drive optimisation

What we are looking for: 

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a BComm degree or similar
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role in the fund operations space 

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proactive, resilient and able to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and work methodically
• Team‑oriented mindset
• Good understanding of institutional investment processes 
• Knowledge of systems such as Charles River, FPM, Invest+ would be beneficial

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with trading teams, brokers, custodians, transfer agents, compliance, portfolio administrators, corporate actions, regulators and third‑party providers

Benefits & unique aspects: 

• Exposure to multi‑asset, multi‑market post‑trade environments
• Opportunities to participate in operational change initiatives
• Work in a strong brand, and a team culture focused on excellence and collaboration

Please note if you haven't heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We'd still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.