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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
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
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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- 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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Institutional Sales, Business Development and Client Management
- Responsible for initiating contact with potential and current customers to generate and qualify leads, promote the company's products and services, and identify sales opportunities for Prescient.
- Drive the entire sales cycle from initial customer engagement to closed deals, using various direct methods such as calling, face to face meetings and networking
- Keep detailed notes on prospect and customer interactions on CRM system and update CRM System regularly
- Provide feedback on market trends, competitive threats, unmet needs, and opportunities
- Managing all aspects of relationships with existing clients, including co-ordination and presentation of technical reportbacks, liaising with client services and compliance teams internally on reporting and mandates and management of the on-going relationships through regular meetings and updates on the performance of their funds
- Effectively articulate Prescient investment philosophy, process, products and performance to prospects, clients, consultants, and RIAs and to differentiate our firm from competitors
- Participation in investment team activities to ensure up-to-date technical knowledge of the company’s products, investment philosophy and portfolio positioning
- Coordinate RFP process supported by the Business Development team. This will include the support and oversight of the preparation of RFP documents, due diligences, and terms negotiation
- Increase assets under management for firm’s investment products and vehicles
- Provide regular reporting on activities, new sales opportunities, client focus and product initiatives to the Management team
- Maintain involvement in industry and networking organizations in order to foster relationships with the consultant community and prospective clients.
- Conduct all sales activities with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity, in line with Prescient values
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 years’ experience gained in institutional business development and client management in the Asset Management / EB field
- Demonstrated excellence in the field of business development as well as strong knowledge in funds and investment products
- A sound understanding of the dynamics around the investment needs of institutional clients, product distribution, product features and profitability, and the ever changing legal and regulatory environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills oral and written.
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- Must demonstrate a 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
- Ability to listen and respond to new ideas, input and diverse perspectives.
- Must have high levels of self-confidence, assertive as well as healthy levels of EQ
- An energetic problem-solver, who is open-minded, collaborative and has multi-perspective views on corporate governance and improving operational efficiency
- Must have a structured work style and attention to detail
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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
- Within 6 months, be competent across the existing analytical tools in PSec GEARS to enable supporting the PSec GEARS Product Owner and Business Development, answering client queries and assist with demonstrations and general marketing.
- Assist with bespoke quantitative work for clients showcasing the power of PSec GEARS.
- Solve analytics problems and effectively communicate results and methodologies, internally and to clients where/if necessary, using the PSec GEARS AFS.
- Assist with enhancing the analytical tools offered by PSec GEARS and the overall user experience.
- Assist with troubleshooting and identifying issues, and then work alongside the developers to implement the necessary fixes as needed or directed.
- Perform Quality Assurance testing to ensure the required market standards and functional requirements are met.
- Support the PSec GEARS Product Owner and Business Development with ‘after sales’ servicing and follow up with clients.
- Assist the trading desks (Fixed Income, Equity and Derivatives) to create, maintain and enhance market intelligence offered to clients.
- Engage with traders to understand their approach and to enhance your knowledge across the various asset classes, which will enable you to identify new opportunities or to optimize existing offerings.
- Assist with the maintenance of the PSec Research Portal to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- As directed, assist across the business when and where necessary.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience in a quantitative finance role – minimum 2 years’ experience with a strong understanding of asset classes.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge of VBA and basic SQL.
- Knowledge of R and/or Python would be beneficial.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
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Relevant tertiary qualification: BCom / BSc / BBusSci / Hons in a related quantitative finance field (Investments, Analytics, Quant Finance, Stats, Maths)
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Personable and extrovert.
- Client service orientated.
- Structured work style, attention to detail and accuracy is of the utmost importance.
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated, driven and results oriented.
- Ability to listen and respond to new ideas, input, and diverse perspectives.
- Positive, pro-active team player.
- Energetic problem-solver.
- Honesty and integrity.
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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
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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Data Engineering
- Design and develop scalable data pipelines and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to collect, process, and integrate data from various sources into a centralized data warehouse or data lake.
- Implementing data models, schemas, and database structures to organize and optimize data storage for efficient data retrieval, writing and analysis
- Collaborating with quantitative and analysts to understand their data requirements and provide them with the necessary infrastructure and tools for data exploration, analysis, and visualisation
- Ensuring data quality and consistency by implementing data validation, cleaning, and transformation procedures.
- Monitoring and maintaining the performance, availability, and security of data systems, including database servers, data warehouses, and data processing frameworks
- Troubleshooting and resolving data-related issues and performance bottlenecks in collaboration with the investment teams
- Evaluating and integrating new data technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve data infrastructure and processing capabilities
- Documenting data pipelines, workflows, and technical specifications to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain system
- Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field of data engineering
General
- Assist and collaborate on team wide projects
- Contribute to the analytics platform to know what is required from a Data Engineering perspective
- Assist and investigate ad-hoc data related queries
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Up to 3 years’ experience with a specific focus in database management, data analysis and have produced ETL processes at scale are essential.
- Basic understanding of financial instruments and markets
- Exceptional skill and experience in Python and SQL
- Linux server administration
- Git version control
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
- Post Graduate University Degree (Computer Science/Information Systems/Maths/Stats/Business Science/Actuarial)
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Outstanding organisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills oral and written
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated, driven and results oriented
- 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
- Working with applications, product owners, vendors, users, and other stakeholders to gather and analyse the data requirements of Prescient Fund Services
- Design and implement data models to meet these data requirements across the various systems at Prescient Fund Services
- Provide business support for data and data use
- Implement and support data integration solutions for financial instruments and market data
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 6-8 years investment or financial services industry experience in a technical role, working with or analysing financial, market, instrument, and corporate actions data
- Experience in designing and or working with data integration solutions
- Experience in working with database management systems
- Experience in requirements elicitation, stakeholder engagement and ownership of data solutions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
- A tertiary qualification in a technical discipline (e.g., Information Systems/Technology, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering etc).
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Have a good understanding of financial instruments, their models and financial market data
- Be proficient at working with large amounts of data
- Have an understanding and be familiar with implementations of relational databases and data flow systems and processes
- Strong technical ability in working with a variety of technologies
- Analytical thinker with complex problem-solving skills
- Must have a structured work style and attention to detail
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing business requirements
- Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and maintain high standards for data and data use
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Capable of managing large and complex orders
- Ability to execute large volumes both in single names and large baskets.
- Manage multi directional flow across multiple names and clients.
- Extensive knowledge of algos, all trade types and trading functions required to manage a busy order pad.
- Strong market awareness in terms of data that is moving markets and individual stocks.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Focused on service excellence and building trust through consistency of service.
- Ability to demonstrate and communicate clear reasons for trading and not trading.
- Demonstrate high levels of care when looking after client flows.
- Execute flow in developed markets, GEMS and Frontier markets in addition to JSE / A2X
- Be available to trade DM, GEMS and Frontier orders outside of SA market hours if / when necessary.
- Ability to participate and contribute to morning meetings.
- Comfortable creating and distributing market commentary.
- High energy with emphasis on regular client feedback on status of orders, market conditions and relevant news and information
- Revenue generating focus (be proactive and able to take initiative)
- Able to work in, communicate and contribute to a dynamic and growing team.
- Work closely with, and train up-and-coming financial services professionals and graduates.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Relevant experience with sufficient expertise in equity trading in the institutional market (5+ years’ experience)
- Proficient on trading/information systems
- Multi asset experience will be viewed favorably.
- Advanced Excel skills. Proficient on trading/information systems (Bloomberg, Hermes, Iress Pro)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Completed all applicable exchange exams. CFA & SAIS highly regarded
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Personable and confident with the ability to converse professionally with clients.
- Revenue generating focus (proactive and able to take imitative)
- Team player, able to provide support/assistance but still take personal responsibility.
- Proven track record of managing and trading institutional flows with associated trusting relationships.
- Manage and execute orders with due care and accountability.
- Attention to detail.
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