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Offer 1908 Details : MIDDLE OFFICE SENIOR MANAGER - DEBT FUND MANAGEMENT

Reference : AFSECMOSM

Position : Other

Deadline: 30/05/2019

Location : Southern Africa (South Africa)

Industry : Banking/Finance/Insurance

Job Description / Role / Responsibilities :

Our client is looking for a pro-active and astute candidate to provide middle and back office management to an Africa-focused asset manager based in London and Johannesburg. The business currently operates 2 funds based in Equity and Debt strategies across Africa.

Key responsibilities

Responsible for the core trade cycle including electronic trade booking, confirmation and reconciliation processes on typical credit and equity products including OTC derivatives.
Liaise with outsourced service providers such as Prime Brokers, Custodians and Administrator
Compare trade position files from external counter-parties to resolve timely events such as margin call disputes and management of corporate actions
Monitor and execute trade settlements for a range of markets and products.
Work with internal departments (COO, Marketing, front office) to resolve all discrepancies
Produce and distribute ad-hoc reporting requirements to clients
Train and manage junior staff members in daily operations, and year end processes
Consistently seek opportunities to improve processes, controls and procedures within the Collateral Management team
Daily position, valuation, exposure and NAV reconciliation and related reporting.
Contribute to ad-hoc fund research and reporting as required by Fund Managers.
Responsible for risk management control

Candidate profile :

A minimum 3-4 years middle or back office experience with either a fund manager, asset management firm or investment bank.
Experience with Bloomberg, and potentially Broadridge / Paladyne.
An understanding of the finance and regulatory environment through education or past working experience.
A good knowledge in financial products (equities, bonds, etc) and accounting.
Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical skills.
Good organizational skills to meet daily deadlines.

Additional information :

The role is located in Johannesburg, however will require liaison with the front office and governance both locally and in London.

They offer a competitive remuneration package, a five-day working week with reasonable hours and a supportive environment to the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity through which you will gain in depth experience in the investment process of a rapidly developing asset management business and potentially become a stakeholder.

Please submit your full resume with available start date to sendcv@africsearch.com