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 

• 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.

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