Investment Operations Assistant

Overview:

Our client is an asset manager based in Claremont, managing assets approaching R20 billion across South Africa and offshore. They are looking for someone to join the team to initially support the asset management operations and investment team with the day-to-day operational function. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance, supporting operational processes, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the investment operations team. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of analysts.

The ideal candidate will have some experience in operations or client service within a LISP/Fund Operations environment and be eager to join a well-established boutique asset manager to gain hands-on experience and develop a strong understanding of the functions of investment operations and the broader asset management environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in fund management operations
• Assist in checking trades and predefined compliance checks
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations
• Assist in KYC, FICA and AML compliance checks
• Assist in preparing and reviewing fact sheets

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree (BCom Investment Management preferred, not essential)
• High attention to detail and accountability for work quality
• Strong excel skills
• Someone who enjoys structured, process-driven work and remains motivated and engaged in routine operational tasks
• Previous experience in a CIS /LISP/Fund Operations environment is essential
• Experience in compliance, servicing or operational roles within asset management/ LISP/Financial Services