Asset Administrator (Permanent)

Job Title: Asset Administrator Start Date: 2026-08-21 - 2026-09-21 Vacancy Type: Permanent CPT000577 Sectors: Asset Management Financial Services Location: Western Cape , CPT - Northern Suburbs Salary: (Market related) Brief: About our Client Our client is a boutique investment firm that hosts some of the top independent multi-managers in the industry. About the Role Within the asset administration field, this role is focused on trade processing, cash management, reconciliations, compliance, and day-to-day operational support. Detail: Key responsibilities 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 show more... For more information please contact: Georgina Ratcliffe Apply