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Prescient is a multinational business whose operations in financial services and information management services span sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Australia and Asia. The group has two main operating segments, a Financial Services business and Information Management services business. The two businesses contribute to the diversity of the Group in terms of geo...
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processing and setting up of audit, trustee, custody and management fees.
- Ensuring Variation Margin is processed correctly and matches the Clearing House Statement daily.
- Ensure capturing / processing of all 3rd Party duplication trades to the accounting system timeously and accurately (ensure they match the third-party valuation reports)
- Pricing of funds and ensuring the valuation of financial instruments are in line with the funds’ performance e.g., equities, bonds, and derivatives.
- Understand tolerance level checking against a benchmark and are familiar with what is deemed as an unacceptable asset and NAV fund price variance.
- Responsible for running, checking, and sending of client reports daily and monthly.
- Handling queries efficiently to ensure resolution of both internal and external client queries (in conjunction with the Client Delivery team)
- Ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate risk.
- Supporting the management and co-ordination of team deliverables relating to projects and new client take-on’s.
- Performing daily cash and scrip reconciliations, along with the ability to understand the cause of breaks in order to resolve.
- Ability to work both from the office and home on a set weekly schedule.
- Standard working hours applicable to this role.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar segregated Fund Accounting role is essential, along with a solid understanding of asset management operations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification (BCom Accounting, Finance, Investments)
- Knowledge of relevant Investment administration systems
- Strong Excel skills required
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Self-starter
- Highly methodical with strong interest in portfolio administration
- Ability to work under limited supervision
- Team Player
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Client orientated and able to see the bigger picture
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Asset Allocation/Balanced Quantitative Research
The key objective is the development of new asset allocation tools and strategies, as well as the improvement of the current system
- Assist in defining the asset allocation research/alpha framework.
- Improve the current asset management tools available and maintain the infrastructure in place.
- Develop econometric models to shape the tactical asset allocation.
- Improve the process on the strategic asset allocation by applying different optimisations.
- Improve the portfolio construction process by developing tools to measure correlations, minimize slippage etc.
- Generate new ideas around risk management and implement them.
- Develop tools to analyse capital markets and scrutinize large amounts of data in an efficient way.
- Present results of research projects to broader investment team.
- Document research, process, and model mechanics.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 1-3 years of experience in a comparable role, or in another quantitative finance field, having coded predictive models in various scripting languages. In the role it is essential to understand and implement sound econometric concepts in different scripting languages, driving efficiencies within the team and research processes. Knowledge of various statistical techniques and data science are therefore key elements.
- Solid understanding of asset allocation, economics and multi asset portfolio management
- Strong programming skills, particularly in R, are therefore essential (other languages are beneficial, especially Python)
- Solid experience managing and analysing large amounts of data is a must (ideally SQL)
- Experience with version control and database solutions necessary (ideally Git)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
- University Degree (Computer Science/Maths/Stats/Business Science/Actuarial), and/or Post Graduate degree
- CFA or FRM studies preferred.
- Strong programming skills in R and SQL
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills oral and written.
- Strong programming skills, particularly in R.
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Strong ability to manage complex processes and focus on business outcomes in a complex uncertain environment.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated, driven and results oriented.
- Must be able to manage workflow on longer-term research projects.
- Ability to listen and respond to new ideas, input and diverse perspectives.
- High levels of self-confidence, assertive as well as healthy levels of EQ.
- Energetic problem-solver.
- Structured work style, attention to detail and accuracy is of the utmost importance.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and test applications based on the .NET framework and C#.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new business solutions and assist with automation.
- Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
- Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
- Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
- Keep up to date with the latest industry trends in the .NET ecosystem.
- Maintain and improve internal data warehouse functions, processes and data sources.
- Understand business unit IT processes and the importance of improving and facilitating the same.
- Maintain and improve in-house proprietary system’s architecture, functions and features • Maintain and support key client CRM systems (as required), and maintain, support and manage workflow via team roadmaps
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years of experience in C# and the .NET ecosystem.
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and/or MySQL or other relational databases.
- Strong experience with web application frameworks such as ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core and Angular/React.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP).
- Experience with front-end technologies like JQuery, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 is a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Interop and Microsoft Office 365 Api is a plus.
- Familiarity with the FIX protocol or QuickFIX/n is a plus.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SYSTEMS EXPOSURE
- Relevant tertiary qualification(s), such as Bachelor of Science (Computer Science, Information Systems), Engineering, Technicon diploma in Programming/IT
- C# .Net ecosystem (.Net 7, .Net Framework 4.8)
- Systems integration with numerous 3rd party systems.
- MS SQL and MySql databases
- Angular, JQuery, HTML, CSS
- AspNetZero
- Excel/Outlook Addin applications (VSTO and Excel DNA)
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
- Detail-oriented and excellent concentration ability.
- An analytical mindset and critical thinking.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and deliver advertising campaigns across an array of media channels:
- Brief agency partners
- Manage reverts and approval processes
- Assess media plans and manage material deadlines
- Manage budgets and spend
Manage and deliver marketing projects aligned with investments team and sales team projects:
- Take briefs from internal stakeholders
- Create project plans to manage the delivery
- Work with colleagues to ensure the necessary information is shared
- Co-ordinate colleagues in line with the project plan
- Brief external suppliers where necessary
Plan, manage and coordinate the logistics for all client engagements and events, including face-to-face and virtual events nationally:
- Ensure events deliver on PIM brand and client experience standards
- Work with institutional and retail business development teams to create an annual client engagement plan
- Where applicable, source and recommend suitable venues
- Select and liaise with external suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs
- Prepare a detailed budget for all events, and follow up with approval
- Manage the invitation process with digital marketing and ensure sign-off by internal stakeholders
- Provide a post-event analysis, which includes budget recon and that highlights key learnings to be applied to future events
Fulfil the role as the primary contact for all PIM industry events, this includes PIM’s participation in Prescient Group sponsorships:
- Manage deadlines for all branded material, business information and payments
- Co-ordinate with the marketing team and business stakeholders on the creation or sourcing of any marketing brochures, video recordings or branded material as required for sponsorships and industry events
- Brief external service providers, as and when required, to complete work in support of sponsorships
General:
- Remain abreast of trends as it relates to events, collateral, advertising, promotional items, etc
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all key stakeholders
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a marketing project management role from financial services
- Experience with implementing and managing in person and virtual events
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Marketing related Qualification (National Diploma / Degree)
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Take ownership of tasks and be accountable for delivering quality outcomes for the business
- Proactive and able to take initiative
- Creative thinker
- Can work independently or part of a team
- Highly organised and excellent time management
- Positive team player, highly collaborative approach
- Strong communication skills
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Streamlining and re-engineering processes
- Guiding users in gathering systems requirements and designing/implementing new solutions
- Working with end users to capture and document business requirements that will translate into functional specs
- Providing analytic support by coordinating data extraction from various databases and data interpretation
- Performing feasibility analysis, scoping projects, and working with project manager to prioritize deliverables
- Designing, building, and implementing processes for data integrations to and from systems/databases, both within internal system stacks and external vendors
- Conduct data analysis to understand and inform integrations
- Understand the complexities and interdependencies of the various systems
- Working with end users to perform unit, system, and regression testing
- Developing documents to detail the logic and testing processes
- Be able to troubleshoot and provide production support to business users
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Relevant work experience – 2-4 years’ experience in Business/Systems Analysis gained within Financial Services with a strong understanding of Investment Management/Fund Services/Investment operations
- The position requires an intermediate knowledge in SQL, MS SQL, and Oracle
- Strong Excel skills
The following is advantageous:
- Conceptual understanding of APIs and integration of APIs
- Basic level of programming skills
- Experience with the use of ETL tools and processes
- Exposure to cloud technology (Azure / AWS)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce/IT/Computer Science/Engineering
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Self-starter who is willing to take on responsibilities for wide range of tasks
- Highly methodical logical minded
- Ability to work under limited supervision
- Team player
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Able to work under pressure at times
- Excellent analytical and research skills and strong problem-solving skill set
- Strong written and verbal communication including technical writing skills
- Honesty and integrity
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing sales support to the Business Development and Investment teams including, but not limited to
- Manage diaries, appointments, flights, accommodation, and any other travel logistics
- Ad hoc enquiries, fund and admin related queries and all other requests externally and internally
- Providing support with Marketing material, correspondence and presentations as required by the sales team
- Ensure that regular communication for IFA’s is timeously distributed
Provide support at various industry events as required
- Assist with managing the invitation process and RSVPs process in support of the Marketing function, as required
- Provide support in terms of arranging venues and general venue logistics coordination
- Ensure all presentations are received and formatted
- Manage welcoming of attendees and any queries
- Co-ordinate any travel relating to events
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 5 years’ experience in a similar administrative / secretarial position within Asset Management ideally dealing with a range of investors and clients
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills required
- Experience with managing multiple diaries and booking of flight and accommodation
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills oral and written
- Outstanding organizational abilities
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated
- Client centric and client service orientation
- Ability to listen and respond to new ideas, input and diverse perspectives
- Structured work style and attention to detail
- Discretion
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Talent partner and people consultant to the business, your role will be varied and will require collaboration and engagement with various stakeholders. Your key duties will include:
- Working with entity leadership and the Head of Talent, to implement talent initiatives to ensure the retention of key skills and resources, identification of top talent within the business, managing employee development programs, and supporting the high-performance culture of the business.
- Be an employee champion to help employees achieve their full potential, improving employee satisfaction and retention rates, and improving overall engagement and discretionary performance aligned with the business strategy.
- Working closely with the Head of Talent and the Talent Acquisition specialist, be involved in the job description and recruitment planning process, as required. Participate proactively in interviews as required.
- As part of the Talent team, you will continue to positively promote Prescient brand to attract and engage potential top talent candidates
- Develop and drive initiatives that will create a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of ongoing leadership development initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and up to date role scorecards for all roles within the entity as per the agreed talent processes.
- Support the performance evaluation and peer review process for the entity, providing guidance and support to all queries, Manages the performance calendar processes and practices for the entity under the direction of the Head of Talent.
- Regularly review and improve the performance feedback process to ensure it remains effective and aligned to organizational goals
- Collaborate with leadership and the Head of Talent to design individual development plans and following up to ensure the plans are realized; support employees in identifying career paths and ongoing support thereof. Coordinate providing career coaching to high-potential talent and help managers utilize other development tools such as project assignments, job rotations, and mentoring.
- Develop and implement a critical skills assessment framework
- Deliver the required information relating to skills development required for regulatory reporting.
- Support the Graduate program and any associated youth development / graduate planning initiatives as required.
- Off-boarding journey management, enhancement, reporting and insights. Completion of all exit interviews for the entity.
- Ensure that the correct change management processes take place where talent management initiatives are implemented.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Proven work experience (4 years +) in a related Talent Development / Talent Specialist position with a specific focus on learning and development, employee experience, skills retention, and talent development practices.
- Strong preference for experience within Financial Services
- Sound knowledge of EVP principles
- Competent use of Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Systems orientated and a keen interest in using digital tools to enhance Talent and HR processes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic problem solver
- Collaborative in approach, and able to work well in a team environment
- Able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-driven and self-directed
- Solution orientated
- High levels of integrity and discretion
- Displays initiative
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Checking the FNB product inflow accounts daily and performing reconciliation of Product bank accounts.
- Processing new investments, switches, retirements and withdrawals and static detail changes daily on the administration system as well as the online banking platform (FNB).
- Processing relevant month end administrative tasks, for example, admin/advisor fees, living annuity income payments, monthly debit orders, etc.
- Processing Section 14 transfers and Directive 135 transfers as required.
- Processing death and disability claims as well as divorce orders as required.
- Performing investment recons from the member/client level to the relevant Manco invested with.
- Preparing and applying online for the tax directive for withdrawals/retirements, using ITAX as required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Related experience (2-4 years) in a similar Retirement/Life Product administration environment with knowledge of products namely Retirement Annuities, Preservation Funds, Living Annuities, TFSA’s and Endowments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric (minimum requirement) and any relevant tertiary Commercial / Financial qualification (preferred)
- Good MS Office skills specifically Word and Excel
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Self-starter who is willing to take on responsibility for a wide array of tasks
- Highly methodical with strong interest in retirement funds, life products and administration
- High level of integrity and dependability
- Ability to work under limited supervision
- Team Player
- A focus on attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
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