Data and Valuation Specialist at M&G Investments Southern Africa

Overview

A Data and Valuations Specialist vacancy has arisen in the Data Management team within the Investment Administration area at M&G Investments. The role requires the incumbent to spend their time focused on Instrument Valuations and Reference Data setup. The role also requires the incumbent to support the Team Leader in delivery of varying objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution and review of Instrument, Portfolio and Trade related data across Order Management and Fund Accounting systems
• Execution and maintenance of daily asset pricing processes (price scrubbing and execution of OTC instrument valuation models)
• Exception management and query resolution in respect of reference data set-up and asset pricing breaks 
• Execution of cash management, daily margin requirements and collateral management oversight
• Form part of a team responsible for first line support in respect of data management, asset pricing and trade related queries
• Assist and maintain team risk framework across procedure documents, controls review and incident reporting

Attributes Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• BusSc /BCom Finance or equivalent with a practical understanding of components of the investment management and administration processes
• 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Data/Valuations Specialist or similar
• A good working knowledge of systems used to support investment administration and portfolio management activities
• Above average Excel skills with InvestOne and/or Bloomberg experience an added advantage
• Exposure to mechanics of Fixed Income and Derivative instrument valuations advantageous

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail/high accuracy levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to maintain high levels of productivity
• Pro-active in investigating and implementing changes/new requirements
• Self-motivated, deadline driven individual with high level of initiative
• Team player that is able to build strong relationships internally and externally
• Deadline driven individual
• Ability to problem solve and work independently