Senior Administrator - Trade Operations

Job Location:
Western Cape, Cape Town

The Trade Settlement team is responsible for the accurate & timely confirmation of all international trades to the counter party alignments and the instruction of settlement to the relevant custodians.

• Accountability for the matching and settlement of transactions executed in all Global markets
• Day-to-day settlement operation for a portfolio of clients in terms of SLA and managing clients’ expectations regarding deliverables.
• Liaise with custodians and counter parties to ensure all trade settlement processes are completed in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external & internal clients regarding matters pertaining to Trade Operation activities.
• Follow up market players for any exception item.
• Ensure market changes are implemented effectively.
• Perform ad-hoc project and assignment when required.
• Assessing opportunities for improved efficiencies and reduced overhead in existing processes, including new technologies and tools.

• B.Com or similar tertiary business study and at least 5 years’ experience in Asset Management portfolio administration.
• Sound knowledge and experience of back-office administration processes.
• Experience with trade matching engines, preferably OMGEO.
• Familiar with custodian and broker business operations
• A good understanding of portfolio management processes and trading life cycles.
• The candidate needs to possess very strong communication skills (written & verbal).
• Confident & enthusiastic and have a structured approach to work.
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment.

• A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile, and global marketing team.
• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.