Asset Administrator
Conova (PTY) LTD · Western Cape
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- Trade process- understanding of end-to-end trade process, ability to capture trade instructions & follow the process through to processing at the Administrator (Curo)
- Trouble-shoot and resolve queries relating to trades
- Run Portfolio Details files
- Follow up on settlement queries with brokers, administrators
- Run cash & liquidity files
- Support the Senior Administrator & Team Leader
- Perform and understand pre-trade compliance checks and alert Analysts before submitting trades
- Check bank accounts for overdraft status and communicate to relevant parties
- Save flows and posted cash files timeously
- Deal with all Finswitch file uploads, including daily prices
- Facilitate & understand swops margin payments
- Respond to basic operational queries
- Facilitate account set-ups with banks, administrators, etc. for new fund/class launches
- Assist with ballot processes
- Liaise with LISPs and Manco's on operational queries – pricing timing updates
- Open accounts with local and foreign Mancos
- Resolve cash and custody reconciliation items – daily review and analysis
Requirements
- 1-2 years working experience within investments/administration
- Understanding the landscape of the asset administration function, familiarity and experience with:
- How a Management Company operates with their appointed Administrator (i.e. Curo). The different role-players and their responsibilities throughout the trade process
- The Administrators role withing the fund accounting process
- Systems used within the industry (e.g. Finswitch)
- Takes initiative
- Takes ownership and accountability for tasks
- Not afraid to ask questions and learn
- Works well within a team
- Good time management, ability to prioritise and adhere to deadlines
- Good communication & interpersonal skills