Fund Operations Specialist

About the position

Overview:

Our client is a leading investment management firm established in 1998 with a clear objective: to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for investors over the medium to long term. They achieve this by combining a disciplined research process with a flat operational structure.

Their mission - to create long-term wealth for their clients - remains their unwavering guiding principle. At the core of their success is a strong belief in the value of exceptional talent. The team is made up of highly qualified, passionate, and market-savvy professionals who operate with honesty and integrity. The company culture promotes respectful debate and encourages individual perspectives to drive optimal outcomes. Arrogance is actively guarded against, and there is a willingness to adapt and acknowledge mistakes in pursuit of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Understanding operational metrics and vendor management:

• Understanding operational metrics and adjusting strategy accordingly
• Manage software and other third-party providers ensuring delivery as expected
• Ensuring urgent matters are resolved promptly

Maintaining the portfolio management system (“PMS”):

• Ensure automated journal feeds are correct in all instances
• Investigate any issues and communicate accordingly with the technology team
• Update and reconcile relevant entries in PMS and Prime Broking systems
• Manage cash flows
• Familiarize yourself with corporate action events, consider tax and accounting impact and ensure correctly accounted for across all systems/service providers
• Assists with trade settlement issues and liaise with brokers, where relevant

Fund Valuations:

• Check fund valuations daily/weekly/monthly
• Identify incorrect accounting entries done by administrators or PMS and propose correcting entries
• Check fee calculations in detail
• Check administrators prime broker NAV recon and bank accounts recon
• Query any issues identified with the team and the administrator

Other:

• Check TER and distribution calculations
• Assist with queries received from various departments
• Ad hoc projects as required by business

Requirements:

Experience and Qualifications:

• Com, with majors in Accounting, Finance, or recently qualified CA
• Minimum of 2 to 6 years’ experience

Competencies and Personal Characteristics:

• Adaptable and energetic, thriving in dynamic environments with shifting priorities
• Capable of working under pressure, meeting internal and regulatory deadlines with poise
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Empathetic and approachable demeanor towards clients
• Client-centric mindset with a professional appearance
• Diligent and accountable, maintaining rigor in meeting deliverables
• Demonstrates ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks
• Self-motivated team player with meticulous attention to detail
• Able to manage and prioritise tasks effectively within a demanding team environment

Values and Principles:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Meritocracy
• Team first
• Learn and Improve
• Speed
• Deliver results
• Client obsession
• Act like an owner

 

Desired Skills:

• Cash Flow Management
• Client Portfolio Management
• Fund Management
• Hedge Funds