Current Job Vacancies at Prescient

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all capturing / processing, matching and settlement of trades to the accounting system timeously for International markets namely Equities, FX’s and CIS investments
• Ensure trades are matched between client notification and counterparty confirmation
  • Ensure trades are matched between client notification and counterparty confirmation.
• Sending settlement instructions to custodian for all trades timeously via SWIFT, Omgeo or Workbench as necessary only once deals have been matched to the counterparty confirmations.
• Managing status of trades and requirements
• Maintaining broker settlement details, contact details and brokerage rates
• Monitoring/processing of front office trades to ensure STP settlement into the accounting platform
• Compiling of incident reports and assist in implementing and maintaining process controls
• Resolving external and internal queries relating to all trades from brokers, clients and custodians
  • You will need to build and maintain healthy client and counterparty relationships to ensure resolution of settlement issues identified.
• Ensure all applicable reconciliation and exception reports are performed and /or reviewed on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Project related tasks: testing and implementing new solutions. Look to using online solutions instead of using existing manual forms and sending manual instructions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience of at least 2-3 years + experience in a Settlements role in Fund Services / Investment / Wealth Management environment required.
• A solid understanding of the financial markets and instruments essential.
• Ideally knowledge and experience on both local and international markets including experience working with Omgeo.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant tertiary financial qaulification(s), Commerce, Investments, Economics required

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Self-starter
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Positive team player
• Hard working and deadline driven
• High levels of honesty and integrity
• Diligent and thorough
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on financial markets, particularly those relevant to South Africa and the sales environment which affects our business.
• Utilize strong spread sheeting skills to build and maintain sales and financial reports pertaining to the Retail Sales team, by performing data analysis, and generate insightful reports.
• Stay current on market trends and economic news, demonstrating a passion for staying informed.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of salespeople and our team of investment professionals, translating complex financial data into clear and concise sales communication strategies to support our sales team.
• Draft articulate and informative emails, build presentations, and reports to keep internal and external stakeholders apprised of market developments.
• Client Relationship Management System
  • Support the business development teams in ensuring that that client data is up to date. Inputting client data as directed.
  • Set-up and maintain distribution lists for client communication.
•  On a quarterly basis, do a review of contacts and update as appropriate

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in financial services industry in a technical support / analytics role with exposure to retail investments / asset management / unit trust industry
• A passion for financial markets and a strong understanding of current economic events, particularly in South Africa.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Finance or Economics, or a related field of study) required.
• Proven proficiency in working with spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Coding skills are highly advantageous to this role.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• A passion for financial markets and a strong understanding of current economic events, particularly in South Africa.
• Outstanding organizational abilities
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated
• Client centric and client service orientation
• Structured work style and attention to detail

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working hours: 7pm – 3am daily
• Ensure all capturing / processing, matching and settlement of trades to the accounting system timeously.
• Ensure trades are matched between client notification and counterparty confirmation
  • Ensure that the managers notification reconciles with the counterparty confirmation
• Sending settlement instructions to custodian for all trades timeously via SWIFT, Omgeo or Workbench as necessary only once deals have been matched to the counterparty confirmations
• Managing status of trades and requirements 
• Managing status of trades and requirements 
• Maintaining broker settlement details, contact details and brokerage rates
• Monitoring/processing of front office trades to ensure STP settlement into the accounting platform
• Compiling of incident reports and assist in implementing and maintaining process controls
• Resolving external and internal queries relating to all trades from brokers, clients and custodians
  • You will need to build and maintain healthy client and counterparty relationships to ensure resolution of settlement issues identified.
• Maintaining broker settlement details, contact details and brokerage rates
• Ensure all applicable reconciliation and exception reports are performed and /or reviewed on a daily/weekly/monthly basis- refer to Key Responsibilities list.
• Project related tasks: testing and implementing new solutions. Look to using online solutions instead of using existing manual forms and sending manual instructions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience of at least 2-3 years + experience in a Settlements role in Fund Services / Investment / Wealth Management environment required.
• A solid understanding of the financial markets and instruments essential.
• Ideally knowledge and experience on both local and international markets including experience working with Omgeo.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant tertiary financial qualification(s), Commerce, Investments, Economics required

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Self-starter
• Ability to work under limited supervision and able to work the night shift hours (&pm – 3am)
• Positive team player
• Hard working and deadline driven
• High levels of honesty and integrity
• Diligent and thorough
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail