Sanlam Investment Group
The Sanlam Investment Group is uniquely equipped and positioned to deliver on its purpose of empowering generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. Through our vast in-house expertise and strategic partner networks, we can access all asset classes across the globe, private and public, actively and passively managed, to develop investment solutions that are in our clients' best interests and have a positive impact on society. Backed by the Sanlam Group's balance sheet, the Sanlam Investment Group has a true competitive advantage in its ability to invest alongside clients, particularly in private markets where impact investing drives the agenda.
The Sanlam Investment Group is one of the largest, most diversified financial services and investment firms in Southern Africa with assets under management and administration of more than R2 trillion. It is a B-BBEE level 1 contributor and one of the largest black-empowered asset managers on the African continent.
Key Responsibilities:Compile, ensure correctness and distribute Asset Allocation sheets to the Portfolio Managers.Implement asset allocation, local equity, and foreign equity model decisions as and when required for Sanlam Investment Group Portfolio Managers.Manage cash flows (In/Out), asset transfers, corporate events, and dividends.Monitor and ensure compliance with guidelines on portfolios.Manage Data to ensure compatibility and integrity of portfolio data on Hiport vs NX and DSS by cross-checking asset values and fixing discrepancies.Implementation of Market, Unitized/Unit trust, FOREX, Derivative and Model trades.New Security & portfolio creations.Ad hoc tasks including verification of settlements, liaising with the back-office administrator and clearing holding differences.Actively looking at automating checks, capturing and reconciliation processes.Qualification and Experience:3-year degree/diploma in Finance or Accounting qualification7 years' experience in the finance industryPreferably specific experience in middle or back-office asset managementExperience in process improvement and automationTechnical (hands-on) understanding and experience in databases and business analysis.Knowledge and Skills:Knowledge of portfolio and trade implementation, inclusive of Life Funds, Managed Funds and Unit TrustsKnowledge of NxManager will be preferable.Financial instruments and pricing and valuation thereofCorporate actions and the effect thereof in instrument valuationPersonal Attributes:Plans and aligns - Contributing through othersManages complexity - Contributing through othersFinancial acumen - Contributing through othersBusiness insight - Contributing through othersCore Competencies:Cultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersBeing resilient - Contributing through othersOur Commitment to Transformation:The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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