Investment Compliance Analyst | Investment Compliance | Assurance (8762) at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Department description

• The Investment Compliance team (“IC”) is part of the Assurance function for the Allan Gray Group (“the Group”) and is accountable for first-line portfolio compliance and monitoring, as well as second-line monitoring and assurance of investment and trading controls.
• IC’s core responsibility is to ensure that all investments made by the Group follow the specific rules and limits set by clients, regulations, and internal policies.
• Additionally, IC provides compliance guidance and support to the Group’s investment related functions. The team plays a key role identifying, analysing, and managing investment risk across the Group’s client portfolios.
• To do this effectively, IC is responsible for operationalising all client, regulatory and internal investment restrictions, leveraging Charles River IMS (“CRIMS”).

Role responsibilities

• Providing guidance to the Investment Team, Trading, Institutional Client Services, and regional offices on permissible investment instruments and the applicable limits across relevant instruments and asset classes
• Research and interpret investment limits related to new legislation or emerging markets.
• Evaluate existing IC controls and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement, and maintain systems and processes to ensure adherence to all applicable investment restrictions.
• Monitor portfolio compliance using CRIMS.
• Develop and maintain rule coding within CRIMS to reflect client, regulatory, and internal investment limits.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports to support compliance oversight and decision-making.

Working Relationships / stakeholders

• Portfolio Managers and Traders
• Legal, Risk & Compliance teams
• Institutional IT
• Institutional Client Services
• Investment Accounting & Data Management
• Reporting teams

Competencies

• Strong logical reasoning and sound decision-making
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Quick to grasp new concepts and adapt to changing environments
• Highly resilient and able to thrive under pressure
• Strong analytical mindset with keen attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Naturally inquisitive, with an investigative approach and the confidence to challenge constructively across teams
• Proven ability to make well-reasoned, logical decisions

Qualifications and experience

• A relevant degree in Business/ Commerce or Information Technology with a strong academic performance
• Investment or finance related study (e.g. CFA, while not a prerequisite, is advantageous)
• 3 years’ working experience in financial services with a focus on investments

Closing date is 18 September 2025.