Investment Operations Analyst

Permanent

Cape Town

Posted 6 months ago

Join an investment operations team and play a key role in supporting our Fixed Interest function. This position blends hands-on trade processing, system oversight, and data-driven analysis.

What you’ll do:

Trade Administration: Process and settle unlisted trades, maintain cash flows, oversee deal documentation, and resolve trade/income queries.
Valuations: Perform daily and ad hoc valuations for a variety of instruments (fixed income, derivatives, equity) and handle collateral margin management.
Fund Oversight: Prepare and review daily fund pricing checks, resolve discrepancies, and confirm with back-office teams.
Operational Support: Contribute to system processes, data integrity, audit support, and creation of reports for both portfolio managers and clients.
Project Involvement: Support a range of projects and assist with regulatory tasks, including compliance submissions and financial reconciliations.

What you’ll need:

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a similar field; postgraduate studies (e.g., Honours or CFA) are a plus.
3+ years’ experience in investment administration, ideally with an understanding of yield curves, bond pricing, and financial mathematics.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with systems like Hiport, CRIMS, Infostore, UBS Delta beneficial.

Who you are:

Strong analytical thinker with high attention to detail.
Well-organized and self-motivated, with a collaborative approach.
Excellent communicator who enjoys both teamwork and independent work.
Curious, diligent, and keen to develop new skills.

If you love numbers, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to be at the heart of investment operations, we’d like to hear from you!

Deadline for applications is 30/08/2025

For more information, call Nova Buchan on 073 393 9731 or send your CV to Nova@capitaledgerecruitment.co.za

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