Active Jobs at Robert Walters

• An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join a prestigious global private equity and investment advisory firm based in Cape Town. Candidates from both Johannesburg and Cape Town are encouraged to apply.
• As the Senior FP&A Analystsitting at the heart of both Finance and Change, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on financial reporting, budgeting and oversight across a diverse project portfolio.
• The Senior FP&A Analystwill play a pivotal role in enhancing transparency, accuracy and discipline within financial planning and reporting processes, ensuring that business decisions are always underpinned by robust data and clear business cases.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior FP&A Analyst:

• Fully qualified CA(SA) or equivalent
• 6+ years’ experience in afinancial analytical role within the financial services sector
• Thorough understanding offinancial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation principles and their application in large-scale environments
• Proven experience partnering effectively with change management or transformation teams (including PMO)
• Advanced skills in developing digital dashboards or visualisations using relevant tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) would be advantageous

Key duties of the Senior FP&A Analyst:

• Collaborate with project managers to create and validate business cases that adhere to internal expenditure guidelines.
• Work with the Change team to generate detailed multi-year financial reports, distinguishing cash flow from profit and loss impacts.
• Serve as a liaison between Change and Finance to ensure project-related operating costs are accurately reflected in annual budgets.
• Develop processes and tools to monitor project spending against forecasts, highlighting significant deviations for timely decisions.
• Lead or support the annual budgeting process for change initiatives, ensuring consistency and transparency across projects.
• Track and report on financial benefits from projects to inform accurate profit and loss planning and monitor benefit realization.
• Create digital dashboards and visualizations for timely and insightful financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Define and implement standardised financial processes and controls for project accounting to drive improvement.
• Build trust with senior stakeholders by clearly communicating complex financial data for informed decision-making.
• Contribute to policy development to enhance governance around project accounting practices.

Key personal skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail combined with the ability to distil complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial audiences
• Outstanding interpersonal skills that enable you to build trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple functions
• Display comfort operating within high-change environments characterised by ambiguity while maintaining composure under pressure
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement through active participation in process development or policy enhancement initiatives

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• A boutique investment manager is looking for a top Client Services Specialist to join their expanding team in Johannesburg. This is a full-time, permanent, in-office opportunity offering long-term career growth.
• As the Client Services Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring seamless client service across multiple channels by leveraging your knowledge of KYC compliance, regulatory reporting and investor relations.
• Within this forward-thinking organisation, you’ll benefit from ongoing training opportunities designed to enhance your professional growth. Their workplace culture prioritises collaboration, knowledge sharing and development, ensuring you’ll thrive both personally and professionally.\

Key qualifications and experience required for the Client Service Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject matter (i.e., finance or investment etc.)
• 4+ years’ experience in a client-facing role within financial services
• Demonstrated expertise in KYC regulations, anti-money laundering protocols and investor due diligence practices
• Proven ability to validate KYC documentation thoroughly while maintaining adherence to regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using KYC platforms or CRM systems is highly advantageous

Key duties of the Client Service Specialist:

• Deliver exceptional client service by promptly and professionally addressing investor queries across various channels.
• Process investor transactions with accuracy, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
• Conduct thorough KYC and AML checks, validating and maintaining up-to-date investor documentation.
• Assist investors with onboarding, including form completion, progress updates and follow-ups on outstanding requirements.
• Prepare detailed investor reports and regulatory submissions in line with industry standards and company policies.
• Escalate urgent issues to relevant stakeholders for swift resolution while maintaining clear communication records.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline onboarding processes and address operational challenges.
• Provide clients with technical support on investment products, enabling informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service processes and contribute to operational improvements.

Key personal skills:

• Highly organised with solid ability to work under pressure
• A solution-oriented mindset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

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• Our client, a well known luxury jewellery brand is looking to hire experienced sales professionals to join their sales team in their Sandton Mall.

Job responsibilities:

• Deliver a personalized, high-end shopping experience that reflects the values of our brand and exceeds client expectations.
• Leverage your experience to meet and exceed sales targets while maintaining the highest standards of luxury service.
• Build lasting relationships with clients, offering expert guidance on our collections and ensuring every interaction is memorable and meaningful.

Candidate requirements:

• A mature and professional approach, with previous experience in luxury retail or high-end sales highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage a sophisticated clientele. Knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
• A refined understanding of client service and a natural ability to connect with clients in a meaningful and engaging way.
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays, as is customary in a luxury environment.