Team Lead Investment Operations Asset Management Firm

About Company: Our client is the Asset Management arm of an international investment group in Africa.

The company is seeking to hire an experienced Team Lead Investment Operations that will be responsible for leading the process of ensuring transactions are settled and completed and that all documentation is in place and properly stored.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of duly approved account opening correspondence for registered clients onboarding on the banking platform

Prompt settlement of all Fixed Income trades on the settlement platform

Ensuring all transactions are processed within cutoff time accurately efficiently while exercising due diligence

Daily reconciliation of trade settlements and related transactions

Timely investigation and rectification of pending or unsettled transactions. Constant review of processes procedures and systems for improvement.

Management of failed and late settled transactions

Weekly data analysis of transactions status done via the app for management assessment

Following up with banks and clients for any mismatched instruction and delayed trade settlement.

Responding to client s/bank s queries.

Following up with banks for pending not settled trades.

Processing of Treasury Bills and Bond Transactions

Fixed Deposit investment processing

Requirements

First degree preferably in Accounting or Finance

At least 7 years experience in a similar function for an asset management business

Strong proficiency in the use of relevant line of business solutions and MS Excel tools

Deep understanding of various capital market instruments including equities fixed income derivatives and alternative investments.

Able to analyze the riskreturn profiles of different asset classes and their suitability for specific portfolios.

Proficiency in calculating asset types including derivatives and structured products.

Expertise in handling intricate trade charges and expenses for accurate portfolio accounting.

Ability to conduct comprehensive financial analysis including ratio analysis cash flow projections and risk assessments.

Ability to lead an investment operations team and to think and act independently.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Quick learner comfortable dealing with ambiguous and fluid situations

Independent excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Superior analytical & critical thinking skills; ability to make good decisions when faced with complex data

High level of passion integrity creativity inquisitiveness and self confidence

Benefits