Senior Administrator - Dealing & Settlements

Apex Group · Cape Town, Western Cape

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Description

The Senior Administrator - Dealing and Settlements will be responsible for performing daily and monthly tasks of the Dealing and Settlements desk.

Job specification

To perform the duties of theDealing and Settlements function as outlined by the operating processes around Fund of Fund Dealing and Settlements and off-market trade instructions.
For cash instructions, prepare and ensure accurate and timely execution and authorization of:
Cash related transactions for investor fund of fund subscriptions.
Payment of expenses.
Third party cash transfers.
All other Cash Administration payments done both manually and on on-line banking platforms.
For trading transactions, on receipt of appropriate instructions; prepare, capture and confirm trades and trade instructions.
Ensuring accurate and timely execution and authorization of:
Unit Trust investments and redemptions through trading platforms.
Hedge fund of fund subscriptions and redemptions.
Ensure appropriate follow up for confirmation of transaction

Skills Required

A tertiary qualification and minimum 3+ years applicable experience or 4 years operational experience.
Excellent financial services process & product knowledge.
Excellent knowledge of financial instruments.
Experience on Dealing and Settlements activities is compulsory.
Good understanding of cash and trade instruction cycles.
Good knowledge of systems and systems control environments.
Good accounting and audit experience.
Knowledge of risk management processes an advantage.
Good communication, documentation and presentation skills.
Be able to "think outside the box" and adapt to changing requirements.
Be meticulous and have a high attention to detail.
Be calm and stay focused in stressful/high pressured situations.

A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
Training and development opportunities