Trade Operations Analyst at Robert Walters

• A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trade Operations Analyst to join a leading global private equity and investment advisory firm in Cape Town.
• As a Trade Operations Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the firm's credit business, which manages billions in assets and operates across Europe and North America.
• You will be empowered to act as the subject matter expert for trade-related activities, collaborating with international teams and external partners to ensure seamless trade processing and settlement.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Trade Operations Analyst:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject matter (i.e., finance, investment etc.)
• From internship level up to 2 years of proven experience in an investment or banking environment
• Understanding of bond settlements processes
• Experience working with trade data
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally

Key duties of the Trade Operations Analyst:

• Ensure accurate daily review and maintenance of trade data within firm systems.
• Identify and resolve trade discrepancies promptly by collaborating with internal teams and external parties.
• Manage the full lifecycle of loan and bond trades, including confirmations, transfer certificates, pricing letters, and settlements.
• Monitor and address trade date exceptions swiftly in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with Fund Accountants to prioritise timely trade settlements.
• Prepare reports on unsettled trades, unallocated trades, and short positions with actionable insights for management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
• Process amendments and corporate actions while ensuring procedural compliance.

Key personal skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within teams
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation and multitasking abilities
• Consistently delivers results within tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment