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Senior Manager: Valuation and Pricing

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Location:

Johannesburg CBD, Johannesburg

Advertised By:Agency

Company Name:Diphetogo Consulting Pty Ltd

Job Type:Full-Time

Description

Purpose of this role:

The management of systems, staff and process producing and ensuring the accurate valuation of Alexander Forbes Investments’ range of portfolios which include Life, Local and Global Collective Investments as well as Platform portfolios.

Education and Experience:

Relevant BSc/BCom degree
Complete or part CFA preferential
7 years’ experience in Multi Manager valuations environment
5-7 years’ management experience
Solid working knowledge of Unitisation principles essential
3-5 years’ experience in administration of CISCA portfolios.

Knowledge and skills:

Investment security understanding relating to portfolio management and investment concepts (valuation management experience advantageous).
Attention to detail essential. Able to analyse and process bulk data.
Understanding investment administration systems and the flow of data between parties involved

Requirements

Education and Experience
FAIS Fit and Proper Requirements
Knowledge and skills
Business understanding

Business Skills:

Rule and excellence orientation
Leadership through shared vision
Drive for results
Results and solutions focused (drive, energy and execution)

Management and oversight of the daily Pricing & Valuation of Investment Products

Execution of accurate daily valuation processes within the defined timeliness (including performance and benchmarking)
Ensure CISCA portfolio income is monitored and managed towards correct distributions per period
Regular review of processes for efficiency
Review systems and processes for enhancements to both automation as well as qualitative elements of valuation principles
Management of outsourced Admin Provider and External Asset Managers to ensure exceptions identified are remedied within SLA timeliness
Exception management of all security related issues identified including suspended shares, stale securities, corporate actions etc.
Collaborate with the broader Portfolio Management Team in keeping abreast of portfolio changes and new investment vehicle
Management reporting on team delivery around qualitative and quantitative matters.

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