Portfolio Analyst (Listed Investments)

Duties

• Responsible for the daily administration of listed portfolios. this includes attending to queries, analyzing and resolving discrepancies across a variety of asset classes and products
• Key Performance Areas:
• Responsible for additional tasks including portfolio reporting, corporate actions, KYC or other ad hoc projects as assigned
• Work effectively with large amounts of data and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Investment’s transactions reconciliations & fund processing
• Strategic stakeholders’ communications
• Analyzing and troubleshooting complex portfolio exceptions
• Prepare material for quarterly performance communications and attends monthly administration and weekly investment meetings when planned.
• Implementation of the investment committee recommendations an implementation of the investment related special projects
• Innovation and personal development

Requisites

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Science, Accounting or a related field of study
• A Master’s degree in the above field or CFA designation would be an added benefit
• Five (5) years’ experience in the similar position, investment analysis or banking services environment
• The incumbent should have the following knowledge, skills and Attributes:
• Knowledge of:
• Portfolio management, general investment, transactions and reconciliations, pension fund legislation, extensive data management, ESG principles, domestic and international investment markets and relevant systems for the execution of investments
• Skills:
• Analytical, interpersonal, networking, presentation, report writing, negotiation, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Personal Attributes:
• Detail conscious, calm disposition, discreet, integrity, emotional and inter-cultural intelligence, service oriented, business ethics, lateral thinking, Positive attitude, team player and independent thinker

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• GIPF is an equal opportunity employer and comply with the Affirmative Action Legislation. Persons who are physically challenged and women meeting the above-mentioned requirements are encouraged to apply