Open Roles at Prescient

Job Summary

The analyst / specialist will work across a range of projects, alongside the project management office, developers, analysts and it partners to ensure that requirements are accurately translated into systems developments within pfs. The role will focus on designing, building and supporting data integration solutions between multiple internal and external systems, across a variety of data types and network applications. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing, building, and implementing processes for data integration to and from systems/databases, both within internal system stacks and external vendors
• Conduct data analysis to understand and inform integration requirements
• Understand the complexities and interdependencies of the various systems
• Working with stakeholders 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
• Develop new solutions for ETL workflows
• Technical testing and implementations
• Ensures causes of ETL workflow issues are analysed and resolved
• Works with stakeholders to implement required ETL changes
• Delivering tasks within specified time frames
• Communicates technical concepts to stakeholders
• Participates in workshops to problem solve technical requirements
• Create and present solutions that demonstrates a deep understanding of and ability to design and implement data integration workflows for all systems at Prescient
• Solve complex problems independently across the data architecture at Prescient

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

• Relevant work experience – 6-8 years’ experience in Business/Systems Analysis / Integration 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
• Experience with the use of ETL tools and processes
• Strong Excel skills
• The following is advantageous:
  • Conceptual understanding of APIs and integration of APIs
  • Basic level of programming skills
  • Exposure to cloud technology (Azure / AWS)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Commerce/IT/Computer Science/Engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical thinking, systems thinking and problem-solving skills
• ETL Process Modelling
• Creative, critical and lateral thinking abilities
• Ability to follow through with tasks and know when to hand over a challenging problem or seek assistance.
• Must be able and willing to learn and adapt
• Good understanding of the financial data
• Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
• Strong technical skills
• Must be a team player
• Strong ETL design, analysis and implementation skills
• Good experience in the role of an Integration Specialist and be familiar with DAMA-DMBOK (Data Management Body of Knowledge)
• Must also be capable in using specialized tools such as Xceptor / Pentaho (or similar) and SQL
• Attention to detail
• Strong planning and self-management skills

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Job Summary 

You will be part of a large client service operational environment in a team that is specifically focused on scaling up and improving efficiencies and delivery in the team.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurate review of all new business captured into Administration system.
• Accurate review & authorise of account opening applications.
• Review and authorise of processing and review the setting up of broker fees is correct
• Review & authorise that the recording client tax details appropriately
• Authorise all flows before end of day and clear all inboxes and report daily
• Authorise all flows before SLA deadlines
• Strong focus on ensuring Quality of all capturing Subscription, Redemption and Switch instructions
• Strong adherence to understand and apply all business rules handling FICA requirements and internal AML policy for all clients
• Strong adherence to review and implementing and maintaining process controls using workflow management
• Management of internal relationships to ensure prompt client response. Providing support to the CRM and broader client service team with queries
• Ensure the correct capturing of all regulatory classifications (FICA, FATCA, ASISA, SARB)
• Provide feedback to Management regarding training requirements within bigger team
• Provide weekly feedback on errors in Team and provide trends and analysis of it
• Minimise and escalate Incidents
• Act as back up for Processing and perform duties across
• Manage and execute all workflow items daily
• Overall skill to identify and highlight internal training gaps

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience of at least 2-4 years in an Authorising role in Investor Services environment is essential.
• Experience gained in a similar asset management / unit trust / LISP

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant tertiary qualification (or study towards) a BCom, BTech, Finance, Business Administration highly advantageous.
• Minimum Matric coupled with relevant industry relate courses (NQF 5/6 equivalent)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Highly methodical and can working within specific processes and structure
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Positive team player 
• Enthusiastic and client centric attitude
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Honesty and integrity

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Job Summary

You will join a growing team of fund accountants and play a key role in supporting this exceptional growth. Alternative administration is part of the prescient fund services team, a technology led leading fund services administration provider. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Hedge Fund Accountant is to be an end to end, full ownership fund accountant specialising in alternative products, including Hedge Funds (regulated and segregated), private equity and other illiquid structures, performing the very best in alternative administration.
• Perform daily reconciliations which assist with the final NAV process daily, including trade, cash, positions, and overall NAV reconciliations
• Perform full end to end accounting and administration services in calculating Net Asset Values of fund structures, including management accounts, NAV based fee calculators
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements, being Fund Manager reporting and Investor Reporting services
• Provide end to end services in the daily, weekly, and monthly processes in servicing the funds allocated and their investment managers
• To be allocated funds, handle changes communicated and to serve as backups to your colleagues, including embracing any system or process changes rolled out to you in your end to end servicing of your assigned clients.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience of at least 2- 3 years in a financial services administration/fund accounting role with exposure to Hedge Funds is essential
• Strong computer skills specifically Excel is a must
• Prior experience of working on an Investment Accounting platform advantageous

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant postgraduate financial qualification (BCom Accounting / Commerce / Finance)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Self-starter who is willing to take on responsibility for a wide array of tasks
• Work in small teams and be responsible for the flow of information, end to end
• Highly methodical
• Analytical thinker with problem solving skills
• A positive team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Honesty, integrity and mutual respect for peers