61 Investment Firms jobs in Johannesburg

Join to apply for the Fund Accountant - Hedge Funds role at ACCA Careers .

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Fund Accounting Division. The Fund Accountant's role involves preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. The role will be responsible for the accounting of a number of portfolios and maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds (including domestic, offshore, hedge funds, partnerships, etc.).

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of Fund Accountant duties.


• Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly portfolio valuations.


• Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds.


• Liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis.


• Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records.


• Establishing excellent client relationships and provide a quality service at all times.


• Assist the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis.


• Assist Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors with audit queries.


• Periodically assists with reviews and the identification of errors and inconsistencies.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/commerce/finance or Bus Sci Degree with Financial Accounting.


• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.


• Structured and detail oriented.


• Excellent customer service and communication skills.


• Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.


• 2 years related experience.


• Proficient in MS Excel.


• Hedge fund industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage.

• Seniority level: Entry level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance


• Industries: Accounting

Join to apply for the Post-Investment Management: Associate Principal role at Edge Growth

Be part of the investment management team and help manage and grow a portfolio of high growth, early-stage venture investments and support in overall operations & strategic projects with the investment management team. Be able to run with the day-to-day portfolio management responsibilities with little or no oversight.

• Deliver value-added assistance to portfolio companies, including:
• Assistance in strategy development.
• Execution management.
• Business building support.
• Access to new markets.
• Raising capital.
• Special projects to unlock value.
• Assume full PIM responsibility for the allocated investee/s portfolio management from deal team handover to exit of more complex investments.
• Develop and deliver special projects to unlock value at portfolio companies.
• Assist with the preparation of regular portfolio updates to the relevant committees, help with trustee update reports and compile other reports to stakeholders as required from time to time.
• Drive financial performance management in investees.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the PIM lessons learnt database and records.

• Ensure effective governance and best practice within investees.
• Help ensure effective governance at a Fund Level.

• Support in the Fund management space with strategic projects and deliverables.

• Assist with all M&C related information and deliverables.

• Develop and drive ongoing analysis, interpretation and compliance in terms of the legal agreements relating to portfolio companies which you are responsible for (with support from Legal team).

• Help in supporting to improve internal processes, procedures and policies to improve the Fund’s service delivery.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• South African citizen
• CA (SA), FCMA or CFA

• Undergraduate degree with a strong problem solving background (e.g. Engineering, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Finance, Business Science, BSC), and / or finance underpinning.

Experience:

• Venture capital, private equity or management consulting experience, preferably with some operational experience as well.

• Preferable: +5 years in an investment or finance environment, preferably within a reputable investment firm.

• Alternatively: If <5 years in the above then:

• +5 years in a business consulting firm, with a bias towards financial modelling, business strategy and execution / project delivery roles. Advisory services to small businesses, or

• +5 years in a top tier accounting or strategy consulting firm

Edge Growth is an equal opportunity employer. Persons living with a disability are encouraged to apply. We value diversity and are committed to fair, inclusive hiring aligned to South African Employment equity principles and Sectoral targets.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Project Management
• Investment Banking

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Our client in the Banking and Investment Sector has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Strategy Analyst to oversee and action the creation and compilation of management and strategic reports that are aligned to strategic intent through qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, recommending insights that enable sound business decisions through others, as per the company’s business strategy.

Within the Strategy & Insights team, we conceptualise and drive business strategy through an analytical, insights-driven approach to problem identification and solution. Furthermore, we continue to add downstream value to the organisation through the execution of complex projects and programmes.

The team is constantly seeking out new methods of work through evaluating current practices and challenging conventional wisdom. Within the team, there are multiple opportunities for learning, exposure to new ideas, and work experience in diverse fields of inquiry. The team culture, albeit firmly rooted in achievement, is also fun and collaborative.

• Built sound professional relationships and understood and consistently met client needs.
• Developed trusting/professional internal relationships to smooth the flow of work.
• Developed collaborative relationships with contractors/consultants/suppliers which met business needs.
• Consistently ensured work was completed to plan; progress reviewed and corrective action taken.
• Resource utilisation produced balanced output in terms of quality, cost, business expectations, and compliance.
• Complied with risk standards; monitored and took corrective action.
• Identified and resolved work obstacles and problems effectively with contingency options to deliver required output.
• Contributed to the crafting of policies, procedures, standards, processes, etc.
• Delivered systems, products, and projects which contributed to improved client service.
• Delivered project results cost-effectively on time and within risk parameters.
• Advice given on systems, processes, and equipment accepted and implemented, leading to improved results.
• Supported team efforts to achieve transformation goals and established a culture conducive to achieving those goals.
• Supported and participated in corporate citizenship initiatives; improvements to work methods, processes, and systems were implemented successfully.
• Analysed, researched, developed, and implemented innovative ideas and solutions adding value to the company’s systems, processes, services, and solutions aligned to business strategy, objectives, and values.
• Continuously developed professional knowledge relating to the field of expertise.
• Shared knowledge with team and other professionals.
• Successfully obtained “buy-in” for value-adding projects, systems, and products/processes.

• 3-5 years’ experience in an Analytical and Strategic environment.
• SAS Enterprise Miner and SQL experience would be advantageous.
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI skills.
• Business writing and creating effective storyboard exposure is a must.

• Advanced Diploma/National 1st Degree.
• Master’s in Business Administration.

• Data analysis.
• Governance, Risk, and Controls.
• Industry trends.
• Microsoft Office.
• Principles of financial management.
• Principles of project management.
• Relevant regulatory knowledge.
• Relevant software and systems knowledge.
• Decision-making process.
• Business Acumen.

• Aligning Performance for Success.
• Building Partnerships.
• Decision Making.
• Business Acumen.
• Guiding Team Success.
• Planning and Organizing.

Our client, a leading Asset Management Firm, is looking for a qualified Data Operations Analyst. As a Data Operations Analyst, you will:

1. Maintain relationships with Portfolio Managers, Dealers, and Performance & Risk, Client Operations and Reporting teams. Understand their queries and the impact a data issue has on their function/process, manage their expectations, and consider changes to avoid a recurrence.
2. Have a key relationship with Investment Operations and assist in data queries which arise in that team.
3. Maintain relationship with Data team as well as assist in the oversight of that team.
4. Maintain relationship with other data providers (Benchmark Data Provider) and assist in oversight of that team, ensuring quality of benchmark data.
5. Create securities required for trading.
6. Maintain security static data.
7. Perform daily system and data reconciliations.
8. Review NAV reconciliations, investigate breaks and communicate to impacted business users of the data.
9. Assist with the implementation of new products and new instruments from a data operations perspective.
10. Continually review and update processes and procedures to reduce risk and improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

• BCom / BBus Sci or other similar degrees.

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years relevant industry and operational experience.
• Experience of liaising with individuals at all levels and across business.
• Bloomberg experience.
• Basic SQL experience.
• Strong Excel knowledge.

Attributes:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join this prestigious wealth management company as a Client Services Consultant.

Responsibilities:

• Provide servicing and support on all portfolio products (Preservation, Pension and Provident Funds, Retirement Annuities, Savings products) as well as Direct Unit Trusts.
• Communicate with clients on the company’s product range in a courteous and professional manner via telephone, email, fax letter and direct walk in clients.
• Manage all work items i.e., this will include dealing with rejections, general queries such as account queries, forms and other literature requests, fund information and also more detailed query investigation and resolution.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients by answering queries directly on all relevant correspondence and at the same time keeping all systems (including third party administrator systems) updated with all notes.
• Support the Client Group by providing proactive communication on rejections and queries raised by the third-party administrators and clients.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for all third party and client queries on the IAM SA and offshore funds range.
• Assist other team members when necessary – provide cover during periods of absence.

 
Qualifications:

A business focused degree

Experience:

• Relevant 2 – 3 years working experience
• Financial Services experience specifically Asset Management, Retirement Funds and Unit Trust Offshore experience – advantage
• Call Centre experience (Financial Services) – Essential
• Excellent business writing skills

 
Attributes:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop
• A client focused and collaborative approach
• Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information