Data Agent – Fund Administration

The role requirements

Perform market data service
Maintenance of Security Master records in line with process standards
Uploading of Prices received from the JSE, Finswitch, SIX and CIS Mancos.
Processing of securities transactions via both upload file and manual capturing
(equities, bonds, CIS, etc.)
Processing of Dividends and Corporate Actions via upload file and manual capturing
Ensuring a full understanding of the principles of TCF and how these translate into the overall objectives of the company.
Responsible for complying with the principles and practices of Information Security Management. It is incumbent on all employees to fully understand the policies of  in ensuring the security of all information within the business.
Supporting management in raising incidents, implementation of controls, processes and supporting tools to comply with and manage information security risks.

Understand the function of the Market Data Service
Understand the importance of the Market Data Service and its inherent risks
Understand and adhere to the deadlines for each service component
Communicate timeously any errors or difficulties to the Fund Accountants and Business Unit Head
Ensure that all tasks are performed to the standards set out in the  Fund Administration Market Data Processes document.
Display solid corporate actions and dividends knowledge and the skills to account for them correctly on our systems.
Understand the effect of Dividend Withholding Tax on all portfolio types.
Understand the requirements of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (CISCA) and ASISA Pricing standards.
Understand regulatory reporting, including Regulation 28, SARB Asset Allocation, etc.