Job Openings at Sygnia Asset Management

Job Description

• We are looking for a recent graduate with a passion for Investments to be appointed into a performance specialist role in our dynamic team on a 12-month fixed term contract with opportunity to become permanent. The key focus of the position is performance calculations, reporting, presentations with the opportunity to gain exposure to broader quantitative and investment related topics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Monitoring portfolio asset class allocations
• Calculation and verification of performance and management fees
• Portfolio and investment related quants research
• Gathering, verification and preparation of data
• Responsible for the calculation of TICs/TERs
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly Fund and Client reporting, including, but not limited to, Investment Analysis Reports and Fund Fact Sheets
• Preparation of Presentations
• Completing Surveys
• Updating, maintaining and automating various reporting processes as required
• Performing controls and resolving all discrepancies
• Assisting with clients/internal requests
• Validating portfolio returns

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint & Word skills.
• Programming skills advantageous.
• BSc (with commerce subjects)/ BBusSci/ BCom as a minimum qualification. Mathematical Sciences advantageous with evidence of academic excellence.
• No work experience is needed

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Attention to detail and deadline driven
• Strong Communication skills
• Sound work ethic
• Takes responsibility and accountability for assigned duties
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude
• Ability to effectively operate in a team setting
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft office would be advantageous especially Excel
   

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Job Description

• We are looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join our dynamic team. The key focus of the position is performance calculations, reporting, presentations with the opportunity to gain exposure to broader quantitative and investment related topics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Report to Head of Quants
• Identify and Implement automation ideas to improve efficiency of team
• Monitoring portfolio asset class allocations
• Calculation and verification of performance and management fees
• Portfolio and investment related quants research
• Gathering, verification and preparation of data
• Calculation of TICs/TERs
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly Fund and Client reporting, including, but not limited to, Investment Analysis Reports and Fund Fact Sheets
• Preparation of Presentations
• Completing Surveys
• Updating, maintaining and automating various reporting processes as required
• Performing controls and resolving all discrepancies
• Assisting with clients/internal requests
• Validating portfolio and benchmark returns

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong MS Excel skills
• BSc (with commerce subjects)/ BBusSci/ BCom as a minimum qualification. Mathematical Sciences, CFA candidates and programming experience are advantageous
• A minimum of 2 years within a quantitative role,

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Attention to detail and deadline driven
• Strong Communication skills
• Sound work ethic
• Takes responsibility and accountability for assigned duties
• Proactive
• Ability to effectively operate in a team setting