The candidate would need to learn how to produce each of these deliverables by learning the tools required to:
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Acquire information and data from Asset Managers and other data providers
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Interact with managers telephonically or via email
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Input, retrieve, update and delete information from electronic folders and files
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Review, check, and verify inputted information, client fact sheets, incoming data feeds, data bases, and other materials for accuracy and completeness
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Manage data inputting and accuracy of this data
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Populate information into Excel files, Word and PowerPoint documents
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Keep client portfolio information up to date for analysis, reporting and valuation purposes.
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Assist in ensuring prompt delivery of client reports and updates
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Assist with document preparation for meetings with clients
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Quality control of presentations
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Deal with sensitive and confidential information
Requirements, Qualifications and Experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
- Ability to work both independently and on client teams
- Ability to juggle several different projects concurrently and deliver on all of them
- High energy individual looking for a dynamic growth-oriented environment
- Quantitative Work Experience an advantage
- An appropriate level of financial acumen
- A recognised business diploma or higher, containing statistics
- Highly computer literate and proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- An understanding of the South African Financial Industry and Markets
Personal Style and Values
- Excellent attention to detail
- Thorough
- Well presented
- Articulate
- Pleasant natured
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Happy to work in an open plan environment
- Considerate and honest
- Sense of Humour
- South African Citizen