Job Opportunities at RMB - Rand Merchant Bank

Are you someone who can: 

• Develop and deploy of data applications
• Design & Implement of infrastructure tooling and work on horizontal frameworks and libraries
• Create data ingestion pipelines between legacy data warehouses and the big data stack
• Automate application back-end workflows
• Build and maintain backend services created by multiple services frameworks.
• Maintain and enhance applications backed by Big Data computation applications.

You will be an ideal candidate if you: 

• Have a relevant Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Mathematics or equivalent or related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience within ETL tools such as Ab Initio and Informatica
• Ability to configure repository projects using Ab Initio EME for creating a common development environment.
• Have Knowledge of Control M to automate and schedule jobs.
• Informatica PowerCenter and EDC.
• Programming languages (SQL, XTML, Java, Python).
• Data platforms (Oracle, Teradata, Hadoop, SQL).
• Worked on Big Data platforms (Vanilla Hadoop, Cloudera, or Hortonworks).
• Experience in designing and setting up large data systems, with an ability to assess the tradeoffs in architectural decisions.
• Knowledge of large data architectures (data warehouses, lakes, meshes, etc).
• Experience with Scala or other functional languages (Haskell, Clojure, Kotlin, Clean).
• Experience with some of the following: Apache Hadoop, Spark, Hive, HDFS, ZooKeeper, Linux, Bash, version control tools, continuous integration tools.
• Experience with reporting like PowerBi.

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Opportunities to innovate
• Working directly across RMB with developers, operations staff, data scientists, architects, and business constituents to develop and enhance the big data service.

We can be a match if you are: 

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
   

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Are you someone who can:

• Lead the strategic analysis and redesign of key business processes to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee the implementation of complex system enhancements and large-scale process improvements.
• Develop and refine comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process flows to support strategic objectives.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution of high-impact operational issues, coordinating with other departments as necessary.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic process improvement initiatives across multiple business units.
• Conduct advanced data analysis to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for transformative change.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes, making recommendations for further optimisation.
• Present process improvement strategies and outcomes to executive leadership, securing buy-in for key initiatives.
• Ensure the continuous improvement and alignment of operational systems with business goals.
• Lead the development and delivery of advanced training programs to build organisational capabilities in process management.
• Act as a key liaison with stakeholders to align process improvement initiatives with broader business strategies.
• Ensure that all process improvements adhere to industry regulations and corporate governance standards.
• Oversee the development of comprehensive user guides, training materials, and communication plans for large-scale system changes.
• Manage large and complex process improvement projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Mentor and coach junior team members and peers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic objectives.
• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organisation.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with large-scale process changes.
• Set and uphold high standards of performance and operational excellence across the team.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
• Have 6 years' experience in a Business Solutions environment

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Work
• Opportunities to innovate
   

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Are you someone who can: 

• Develop and deploy of data applications
• Design & Implement of infrastructure tooling and work on horizontal frameworks and libraries
• Create data ingestion pipelines between legacy data warehouses and the big data stack
• Automate application back-end workflows
• Build and maintain backend services created by multiple services frameworks.
• Maintain and enhance applications backed by Big Data computation applications.

You will be an ideal candidate if you: 

• Have a relevant Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Mathematics or equivalent or related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience within ETL tools such as Ab Initio and Informatica
• Ability to configure repository projects using Ab Initio EME for creating a common development environment.
• Have Knowledge of Control M to automate and schedule jobs.
• Informatica PowerCenter and EDC.
• Programming languages (SQL, XTML, Java, Python).
• Data platforms (Oracle, Teradata, Hadoop, SQL).
• Worked on Big Data platforms (Vanilla Hadoop, Cloudera, or Hortonworks).
• Experience in designing and setting up large data systems, with an ability to assess the tradeoffs in architectural decisions.
• Knowledge of large data architectures (data warehouses, lakes, meshes, etc).
• Experience with Scala or other functional languages (Haskell, Clojure, Kotlin, Clean).
• Experience with some of the following: Apache Hadoop, Spark, Hive, HDFS, ZooKeeper, Linux, Bash, version control tools, continuous integration tools.
• Experience with reporting like PowerBi.

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Opportunities to innovate
• Working directly across RMB with developers, operations staff, data scientists, architects, and business constituents to develop and enhance the big data service.
   

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Are you someone who can: 

• Finding opportunity to originate deals by remaining alert to banks and clients’ problems.
• Scenario-plan with the team to identify opportunities.
• Identify potential problems and advise client and bank accordingly.
• Manage multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving.
• Simplify complex back-end constraints for cohesive front-end solution.
• Price products and check consistency with the market.
• Liaise with Sales/Structurers and Traders.
• Manage information flow between clients and Trading.
• Provide intuition, explanations and data analysis interpretation when required.
• Understanding system constraints and trouble-shooting booking issues.
• Conduct scenario analysis and understanding stresses.
• Ensure regulations are incorporated into product pricing and solution.
• Research trends in market and information-finding to remain innovative.
• Understanding both Institutional and Corporate clients and their requirements.
• Technical Structurer may also manage less experienced Technical Structurers.
• Interact with relevant sales desk to ensure quick and efficient pricing of required transactions.
• Liaise with Traders confirming levels, liquidity and other market information as a transaction becomes more live.
• Book transactions in the relevant trading systems ensuring the correct product construction.
• Troubleshoot any downstream issues with infrastructure.
• Liaise with middle and back office to ensure issues that arise are addressed or escalated promptly (continue throughout transaction life cycle).
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue, listen, advise, influence and negotiate to achieve win-win outcomes.
• Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress, manage expectations and ensure stakeholders’ requirements are delivered.
• Preserves relationships despite airing conflicting views and seeks mutual gains when addressing conflicts.
• Anticipates consequences and adapts problem solving based on continual feedback.
• Act speedily to resolve problems, queries and complaints.
• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences.
• Demonstrates pride in the organization’s brand, services and products by consistently delivering on the brands promise.
• Plan and manage own workflow, anticipating obstacles, juggling priorities and following through on objectives within agreed timeframes and according to quality standards.
• Stay relevant and up to date with legislations and new development.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
• Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others.
• Take ownership of personal career development, leveraging formal and informal opportunities.
• Act in an ethical, transparent and morally defensible manner, including highlighting unethical practices.
• Continually share, debate and communicate learning’s.
• Flag and debate issues constructively.

You will be an ideal candidate if you

• Relevant Degree in Financial Mathematics, Statistics, or similar
• 3 years plus experience in Derviatives and Financial Markets
• Banking / Global Markets experience

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Job Description

• To analyse government fixed-income securities (e.g., fixed-rate bonds, inflation-linked bonds), interest rate derivatives and FX markets and develop a holistic view on the fixed income market by performing independent, high-quality research, including fundamental thematic research of developments that pertain to FI and FX markets in South Africa, its peers, and Emerging Markets in general  To make trade recommendations regarding possible investment strategies within this asset class to institutional investors and build, develop and maintain quantitative models and strategies across FI and the FX markets to quantify risk/return profiles within the asset classGenerate FI and FX short-term and long-term forecasts for the business, the FirstRand Macro Forum and clients for specified markets as required
• Develop a strong understanding and quantitative framework of how the local fixed income market’s risk /return profiles compare with other local and global asset classes such as equities and listed property
• Develop approaches and partner with frontline/front office client engagement roles/stakeholders to market the research to internal and external stakeholders at all levels, with a strong focus on institutional investors
• Assess the value and analyse the risks involved in fixed-income securities including bonds and other financial products and give insights
• Research and evaluate market conditions and analyse trends to guide investors on the most significant risk factors, including interest rate risk and produce insights
• Review existing procedures and processes, build computer functions, and write macros to increase and enhance report effectiveness, ensuring accurate, reliable, and with minimum risk or human data error
• Provide insights to institutional clients and senior management as appropriate
• Act as FI and FX spokesperson for the research function in client update meetings and internal committees
• Maintain broad knowledge of financial markets, current events, and applicable economies and analyze their impact on industry/sector fundamentals
• Responsible for conducting research and analysis on the impact of FI and FX markets on economies/industries/sectors
• Provide detailed recommendations to buy, sell and hold through written and verbal investment opinions to support institutional investors in making informed investment decisions
• Collaborate closely with a team of portfolio managers, trader and others to provide timely updates and communicate investments recommendations on your coverage
• Evaluate and validate lesser experienced analyst recommendations for quality and completeness, ensuring alignment with client investment objectives
• Monitor industry and competitive environment through research of market intelligence and insights to proactively identify new opportunities, trends, emerging issues or threats
• Undertake regular roadshows to both local and off show clients
   

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Job Description
To analyse individual business' financial results by ensuring adherence to financial controls. 

To perform financial partnering activities with including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy.

• Perform daily reconciliations and reconcile discrepancies to minimize losses.  Monitors accounts payable to ensure that all payments are up to date.  Produce accurate and complete business reports on a monthly basis.
• Initiate dialogue to build professional working relationships with all stakeholders displaying excellent abilities to listen advise influence to negotiate and present at all levels.
• Integrate opinions and information provided by various sources to make strategic decisions.
• Provide input for reporting of financial information.
• Obtain data for stakeholders on status of projects.
• Compile reports for submission to various boards
• Analyse month-on-month movements of the data and interpret and provide reasons for the movements.
• Provide commentary on income statement and balance sheet items.
• Explain deviations from forecast and targeted income, all once-offs (unexpected income) and losses.
• Analyse and break down GL entries by preparing additional schedules.
• Identify ways to enhance reporting and, as the business changes, adapt reporting accordingly.
• Prepare budget information in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.
• Interact with Business and Finance to obtain anticipated budgets, and consolidate information received in prescribed format.
• Interact with Finance to merge all financial performance and position components and have a complete view within deadline.
• Assist with budget presentation for various stakeholders for approval.
• Perform relevant analysis and advise to stakeholders.
• Ensure that all reports and presentations are taken through the appropriate review mechanisms and are submitted timeously.
• Mitigate and manage audit findings and operational risk events and provide input into the scope of individual audits.
• Continuously identify gaps and enhance the overall control environment.
• Ensure the team is abreast of any changes to regulations and deadlines and manage and monitor compliance to regulations.
• Track any audit findings until they are resolved and report the status of audit findings to various committees.
• Take full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports managing their performance in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives focusing on all aspects of sound people management.
• Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained.

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Job Description

• To provide advice and guidance to business unit teams and finance business partners regarding financial performance and reporting, financial impact assessment on product launch decisions as well as post implementation reviews and on-going product performance and profitability analysis in alignment to business objectives
• Provide input into the budgeting process and monitor utilization for the financial year according to the operational plan.
• Produce or review budget reports to make sure they accurately reflect work activity.
• Ensure financial documentation is maintained to support accurate record keeping and future legislative requirements.
• Escalate potential budget risks that may lead to increased costs or financial losses.
• Present work proposals on planned activities that will require financial resources Allocate and approves expenditure.
• Collate, analyze and evaluate data and information to forecast expenditure and cash flow trends and make recommendations to improve budget.
• Collaborate closely with relevant business units and product houses as per strategy to identify revenue opportunities.
• Drive opportunities for revenue growth and cost reduction such as adoption of digital and other self-service options across client base.
• Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in.
• Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support.
• Ensure full understanding of customer needs to deliver a quality service.
• Ensure customer service solutions are aligned to the business operational plan, Organizational values and service standards
• Communicate how customer service solution will be implemented and secures buy-in
• Ensure product knowledge and advice is technically accurate and provide customers with relevant information to keep them informed of products and service options.
• Ensure resolution of customer queries and complaints timeously and ownership of issues
• Analyse customer feedback to help improve customer service.
• Propose ideas to improve customer service.
• Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analyzing trends and data.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability.
• Ensure implementation of relevant policies, governance and practice standards across the business.
• Maintain knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and internal compliance procedures and requirements.
• Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by organization and review in response to audit findings and changes.
• Develops an understanding of risks and risk management approaches Implement and provide input into the development of governance and compliance procedures and processes within area of specialization and identify risks.
• Educates others and makes suggestions for improvements.
• Networks and participates in specialist risk forums where required.
• Implement, monitor and control business processes according to quality standards; policy; and compliance and governance requirements in area of accountability.
• Ensure the development, alignment, mapping and implementation of end-to-end processes aligned to the customer journey map.
• Research, enable and consult on improvements and opportunities to harness technology and platform enablement.
• Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and minimize redundancy Monitor customer feedback reports and align processes to maximize efficiencies.
• Provide input into the development of the business area tactical strategy in achievement of the overall business strategy.
• Develop and implement an area operational plan in achievement of Business objectives.
   

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Are you someone who can: 

• Initiate dialogue to build professional working relationships with all stakeholders displaying excellent abilities to listen, advise, influence, negotiate and present at all levels
• Lead and facilitate difficult conflict situations into consensual agreements
• Integrate opinions and information provided by various sources to make strategic decisions
• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies
• Continually scan the industry to identify opportunities to create strategic partnerships with key individuals and bodies
• Identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutions
• Influence the development of appropriate organisational structures, capacity and delivery systems. Identify development needs and select effective solutions to address personal development gaps to facilitate self improvement
• Brainstorm, identify, implement and drive innovative best practice ideas within the organisation to ensure increased efficiencies
• Drive strategic projects and ensure change management is implemented effectively
• Improve efficiencies to reduce operational risks and cost to serve
• Ensure adherence to compliance requirements and that the team is competent and updated on compliance risk and process training

You will be an ideal candidate if you: (Examples below) 

• Have a STEM Qualification
• Solid financial markets experience is key
• Experience in strategy, new product capability, sales, client service

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are: (Examples below) – list between 1 - 5 points 

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

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• To assist in managing project resources, tracking progress, and providing administrative support to facilitate smooth project operations.
• Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Follow a predetermined project approach to progress through the relevant project phases, for example, initiation, analysis, design, build, etc.
• Engage with project team members in brainstorming solutions to stumbling blocks on projects and make recommendations to ensure alignment to minimum standards.
• Coordinate project activities and resources, including scheduling meetings and maintaining project documentation.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior team members and other stakeholders.
• Support risk management activities by identifying potential issues and assisting in the development of mitigation strategies.
• Conduct project research and gather relevant data to support decision-making processes.
• Provide support and facilitating business case development and planning for new and ongoing projects.
• Utilise project management software and tools to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project initiatives.
• Assist in the presentation of project status reports, presentations, and other communications materials.
• Coordinate with team members and external partners to ensure alignment and collaboration on project tasks.
• Provide administrative support, including managing project files, documentation, and correspondence.
• Help to ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures in all project activities.
• Support the implementation of project management best practices and process improvements.
• Assist in the resolution of project issues and conflicts by facilitating communication and negotiation among stakeholders.
• Assist in the tracking and management of project budgets and expenditures.
• Support quality assurance activities to ensure project deliverables meet defined standards and requirements.
• Undertake continuous training and knowledge upgrade in order to help provide fast, accurate and proactive service.
   

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Job Description

• To perform the day-to-day oversight of the administration and conduct of the collective investment scheme to ensure the safekeeping of the unit holders (investor), in compliance with the act, deed and subordinate regulation

Are you someone who can: 

• Work with project managers to proactively assess Fiduciary Risks within new business initiatives and products Identify and utilise opportunities to assess and improve own performance
• Optimise work through the application of learning experiences
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Investigate new ways to optimise processes
• Flag opportunities to migrate to platform and supports the use of technology in process and system improvements
• Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that lead to improved service delivery and quality
• Ensure operational excellence through the delivery of work processes according to defined quality standards
• Analyse and document economic conditions affecting industry and / or segments
• Keep up-to-date with market developments, new commercial products and all other areas that can affect the markets, e.g. movements in the economies of relevant countries, considering how the economic implications of factors such as natural disasters, weather, wars, etc., might affect the performance of companies and funds
• Provide subject matter expertise and maintain expert knowledge on local legislation, financial instruments and specific investment products
• Identify potential metrics to measure Key Risk Indicators for Fiduciary Risk
• Maintain and upload accurate and timeous scanning of all documentation on the system
• Prepare basic trust documents governing different transactions (trustee resolutions, donation agreements, loan agreements, compliance documents etc.) in compliance with business objectives
• Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity within own team
• Deliver customer service through adherence to quality service standards

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are: 

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it