Job Description

Key responsibilities of the position

Perform comprehensive oversight analysis on Pooled Funds and Unit Trust Funds, ensuring accurate valuation and performance assessment.

Validate and investigate price movements and discrepancies in fund valuations, escalating issues as needed to relevant teams and / or Back-Office

Conduct preliminary checks on trades, instruments, and related transactions, ensuring adherence to required standards.

Investigate and escalate discrepancies or issues with fund valuations, working closely with operational teams to resolve them in a timely manner.

Drive continuous process enhancements, focusing on automation and streamlining workflows to improve efficiency.

Ensure adherence to daily NAV deadlines, providing timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders and metric monitoring.

Collaborate with various teams, providing oversight on trade settlements, instrument reconciliations, and other critical fund processes.

Support in identifying and implementing solutions for operational improvements within the NAV oversight function.

Assist with the preparation of reports, including NAV summaries and performance reviews, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external standards.

Participate in projects aimed at improving the functionality and efficiency of the fund oversight processes.

Follow error correction process internally and external stakeholders all the way through client correction, including ensuring these are appropriately documented.

Knowledge and experience required

+5 years' experience in the NAV pricing experience at an asset manager or similar, with a strong understanding of NAV calculations and fund valuations.

Experience with Pooled Funds and Unit Trust Funds is essential.

Familiarity with the daily processes involved in fund administration and NAV production.

Strong analytical skills with a focus on data integrity and performance analysis.

Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Knowledge of process automation tools and a continuous improvement mindset is advantageous.

Technical/professional qualifications

BCom or similar qualification; Post graduate qualification or study towards one would be advantageous (e.g. Hons degree); and System knowledge of Hiport, Advance Excel and Infostore would be advantageous.

Key behaviours and competencies

Strong analytical skills; Excellent planning and organising skills; High attention to detail; Inclination for collaboration and teamwork; Self-motivation, discipline and diligence; Curiosity and willingness to learn; Demonstrable drive, purpose and initiative; and * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.