About the position
Our client, an established investment holding company headquartered in Stellenbosch, is seeking to appoint a Treasury Trader to join their Treasury team.
The successful candidate will assist the Treasury Manager with all aspects of the treasury function as prescribed by the group’s treasury mandate. You’ll facilitate group companies’ financial markets requests and manage daily interactions with financial institutions to ensure optimal returns and professional service delivery.
Requirements
Qualifications & Certifications
- Recognised qualification as listed in Board Notice 51 of 2017 (FSCA).
- A BCom or similar degree with majors in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Investment Management or Banking
- A postgraduate diploma in a financial planning or investment-related field (highly beneficial)
- Industry certifications like RE5 (preferred) and registration with the FSCA as a representative (Candidates without RE5 will be required to obtain it during the probation period.)
- Must be or must become a registered representative for treasury-related products.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the financial services industry.
- Proven knowledge of the banking environment, financial products, and regulatory compliance (FICA, FAIS, Exchange Control).
Technical Skills
- Advanced computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
- Familiarity with financial platforms (e.g., CapIQ or similar).
- Experience with treasury systems (e.g., IT2) is advantageous.
- Power BI / Power Apps exposure will be beneficial.
Soft Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong numeracy skills.
- Quick decision-making ability under pressure.
- Perseverance in solving challenges and completing tasks thoroughly.
- Willingness to assist and support team members beyond defined responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise daily with financial institutions to build market knowledge and relationships.
- Execute and administer financial transactions in line with group mandates.
- Maintain accurate input and reporting via the IT2 treasury system.
- Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly economic and credit reports.
- Perform monthly interest reconciliations on investment accounts.
- Compile monthly reports on financial institutions' credit ratings.
- Maintain electronic filing and documentation for the treasury department.
- Support FICA processes for treasury clients.
- Ensure that all client mandates are correctly reflected in IT2.
- Drive automation and efficiency projects using Power BI and Power Apps.
- Assist with the review and updating of relevant treasury policies and procedures.
- Act as a backup for the Assistant Treasury Manager when required.
- Execute ad hoc tasks as needed based on changing departmental requirements.
Working Environment
- The role is onsite at the Stellenbosch office.
- Daily work is time-sensitive and deadline-driven with high responsibility.
- Interactions include both internal finance departments and external financial institutions.
- Occasional attendance at industry functions may be required.
- Candidate must be able to manage high-value transactions (R5–15bn) across ±20 companies.
Additional Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- In line with our client’s employment equity policy, only South African citizens will be considered.
- Please include your current salary and salary expectations in your application.
Desired Skills:
- Financial Services
- Investments
- MS Excel
- Power BI
- Trading
- Treasury Management
- Treasury Settlements
