27 Investment Management jobs in Cape Town

An esteemed Financial Services company, renowned for its dedication to excellence, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Manager to join its thriving team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the financial management of the finance department. The individual is expected to work closely with the Accountants responsible for the accounting function and assist with any accounting issues as well as reviewing the monthly processing. We require the skills of a dynamic individual who has the willingness to learn and develop within a finance division.

Responsibilities:

1. Review of reconciliations.
2. Review of monthly accounting processing.
3. Compiling management reports and analysis.
4. Cashflow and investments management and approving of payments and collections.
5. Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
6. Ensuring all control accounts, balance sheets and income statements are reconciled on a monthly basis VAT and Income tax calculations and returns.
7. Statutory and regulatory returns (FSCA, Prudential Authority, Reserve Bank, SARS, NAMFISA).
8. Compilation of the annual financial statements in terms of IFRS.
9. Assist Regional Managers with financial information.
10. Liaising and assisting with internal and external auditors.
11. Resolving reconciling and long outstanding items on balance sheet reconciliations.
12. Systems, processes and internal control improvements.
13. Assist with ad hoc queries until resolution.

Requirements:

1. CA (SA) qualification.
2. 2 years’ post articles experience (Financial Services / Short Term Insurance Industry advantageous).
3. Strong technical skills, including sound IFRS knowledge.
4. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.
5. Experience in accounting packages such as Great Plains, SAP, Accpac advantageous.

Competencies:

1. Communication / presentation skills.
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. Achievement / results driven.
4. Team player.
5. Strong time management skills.
6. Numerical and analytical skills.
7. Deadline orientated.
8. Management skills.

An esteemed Financial Services company, renowned for its dedication to excellence, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Manager to join its thriving team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the financial management of the finance department. The individual is expected to work closely with the Accountants responsible for the accounting function and assist with any accounting issues as well as reviewing the monthly processing. We require the skills of a dynamic individual who has the willingness to learn and develop within a finance division.

Responsibilities:

1. Review of reconciliations.
2. Review of monthly accounting processing.
3. Compiling management reports and analysis.
4. Cashflow and investments management and approving of payments and collections.
5. Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
6. Ensuring all control accounts, balance sheets and income statements are reconciled on a monthly basis VAT and Income tax calculations and returns.
7. Statutory and regulatory returns (FSCA, Prudential Authority, Reserve Bank, SARS, NAMFISA).
8. Compilation of the annual financial statements in terms of IFRS.
9. Assist Regional Managers with financial information.
10. Liaising and assisting with internal and external auditors.
11. Resolving reconciling and long outstanding items on balance sheet reconciliations.
12. Systems, processes and internal control improvements.
13. Assist with ad hoc queries until resolution.

Requirements:

1. CA (SA) qualification.
2. 2 years’ post articles experience (Financial Services / Short Term Insurance Industry advantageous).
3. Strong technical skills, including sound IFRS knowledge.
4. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.
5. Experience in accounting packages such as Great Plains, SAP, Accpac advantageous.

Competencies:

1. Communication / presentation skills.
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. Achievement / results driven.
4. Team player.
5. Strong time management skills.
6. Numerical and analytical skills.
7. Deadline orientated.
8. Management skills.

Job description
Post-trade compliance monitoring: Full ownership and ongoing review of processes for the asset manager and CIS Manager.
Investment mandates: Review and sign off during onboarding and ensure ongoing compliance with client mandates.
CISCA regulatory compliance: Monitor compliance according to the annual plan and submit reports to FSCA.
Regulatory engagement: submission of mandate applications, ASISA standards, deed and supplemental deeds as business need requires. Including submission of new CIS funds.
Pre-trade compliance monitoring: Liaise with developers and traders, advise on high-risk rules.
Client and regulatory reporting: Manage all investment-related compliance reporting (e.g., reg 28, breaches).
Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records and documents related to compliance activities.
Industry forums/workshops: Attend relevant events.
Insider notification and personal account trading: Coordinate processes as per internal policies.
Trustee liaison: Respond to breaches, overdraft emails, and other requests.
Escalation: Communicate unresolved or material tasks to the Head of Compliance and Risk.

General:

Assist the Head of Compliance and Risk on an adhoc basis as business needs arise.

Characteristics
Teamwork and adherence to core compliance values.
Ability to balance priorities and motivate others.
Create a climate for optimal performance.
Guide staff to achieve regulatory excellence.
Accountability for time, tasks, and output quality.
Effective time management and planning.
Proactive attitude.
Qualifications
Relevant degree in relation to financial services.
Regulatory exams for CAT I and II FSP.

To apply for this role please send your CV and supporting documentation to

Job description
Post-trade compliance monitoring: Full ownership and ongoing review of processes for the asset manager and CIS Manager.
Investment mandates: Review and sign off during onboarding and ensure ongoing compliance with client mandates.
CISCA regulatory compliance: Monitor compliance according to the annual plan and submit reports to FSCA.
Regulatory engagement: submission of mandate applications, ASISA standards, deed and supplemental deeds as business need requires. Including submission of new CIS funds.
Pre-trade compliance monitoring: Liaise with developers and traders, advise on high-risk rules.
Client and regulatory reporting: Manage all investment-related compliance reporting (e.g., reg 28, breaches).
Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records and documents related to compliance activities.
Industry forums/workshops: Attend relevant events.
Insider notification and personal account trading: Coordinate processes as per internal policies.
Trustee liaison: Respond to breaches, overdraft emails, and other requests.
Escalation: Communicate unresolved or material tasks to the Head of Compliance and Risk.

General:

Assist the Head of Compliance and Risk on an adhoc basis as business needs arise.

Characteristics
Teamwork and adherence to core compliance values.
Ability to balance priorities and motivate others.
Create a climate for optimal performance.
Guide staff to achieve regulatory excellence.
Accountability for time, tasks, and output quality.
Effective time management and planning.
Proactive attitude.
Qualifications
Relevant degree in relation to financial services.
Regulatory exams for CAT I and II FSP.

To apply for this role please send your CV and supporting documentation to

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.

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SUMMARY:

Join a Leading Wealth Firm as a Key Support to Executive-Level Advisory – Cape Town

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref:

Wealth Management As.

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Location:

Claremont, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

Join a Leading Wealth Firm as a Key Support to Executive-Level Advisory – Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

Job Headline:

Wealth Management Associate – Support a Senior Director at a Leading Financial Services Firm | Cape Town

• Prepare client onboarding documentation and manage CRM updates
• Liaise with internal teams and service providers on client matters
• Draft Record of Advice and ensure compliance with FAIS and FICA
• Compile asset allocation reports, proposals, and financial needs analyses
• Assist with onboarding complex client structures (local and offshore)
• Collaborate with paraplanners and contribute to reporting innovation
  
  

• 3–5 years'' experience in financial planning or wealth management
• Relevant BComm or BBusSci degree (postgraduate financial planning advantageous)
• CFP and RE5 (advantageous)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office; XPlan and Morningstar Direct experience beneficial
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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Wealth Management Associate Support a Senior Director at a Leading Financial Services Firm | Cape Town

Position: Wealth Management Associate (WMA)
Location: Cape Town
Industry: Financial Services / Wealth Management
Reporting To: Director / Key Individual
Recruiter: The Recruitment Council

Overview:
A prestigious wealth management firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Wealth Management Associate to support a senior Director in delivering high-quality service to high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and technical skills, with experience in financial planning support, client documentation, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare client onboarding documentation and manage CRM updates

• Liaise with internal teams and service providers on client matters

• Draft Record of Advice and ensure compliance with FAIS and FICA

• Compile asset allocation reports, proposals, and financial needs analyses

• Assist with onboarding complex client structures (local and offshore)

• Collaborate with paraplanners and contribute to reporting innovation

Requirements:

• 35 years' experience in financial planning or wealth management

• Relevant BComm or BBusSci degree (postgraduate financial planning advantageous)

• CFP® and RE5 (advantageous)

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency in MS Office; XPlan and Morningstar Direct experience beneficial

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing advisory team in a role that combines operational execution with client impact. Ideal for a proactive, detail-driven professional looking to grow within a reputable firm

Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Western Cape retail investor/IFA market. This role will focus on expanding our brand presence and increasing engagement within the investment community.

• Establish new sources for investor inflows from the IFA/adviser market.
• Build profitable relationships with IFAs, Wealth Managers, Family Offices, etc.
• Maintain and enhance the existing client base.
• Focus on client satisfaction.

Raising Assets from New IFAs, Wealth Managers, and Family Offices:

• Build trusting relationships through active and effective outward engagement.
• Ensure constant business development and manage a pipeline of opportunities:
  • Attract new business and leads.
  • Encourage additional investments from existing clients (cross and up-selling).
• Initiate further referrals from existing investors.
• Host prospecting events to support business inflows by building quality relationships.

• Build and enhance relationships with the most valued investors through active engagement.

• Continually evaluate and research effective communication channels.
• Schedule regular face-to-face meetings with investors and prospective investors.
• Arrange and host client functions.
• Attend networking events.

• Previous sales experience in the financial industry.
• Proven track record of securing new business (at least 2-3 years).
• Ability to service, close, and up-sell accounts.
• Existing network of Cape Town-based IFAs.
• Ideally holds a CFP/CFA/CAIA/Investment Honours or other finance-related qualification.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Conceptual thinking ability.
• Effective presentation and writing skills.
• Aptitude for figures.
• Ability to function effectively under stress.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Service-oriented and personable.
• High energy level and self-starter.
• Displays integrity and honesty in all work-related interactions.
• Intelligent, quick thinker, stress-tolerant.
• Mature, confident, well-presented, and professional.
• Developed sense of duty, commitment, responsibility, and accountability.

Our client is a Boutique Asset Management business based in Cape Town. They have a new position which requires the new incumbent to ensure that the fund administration and operations is undertaken accurately and within the set time constraints and provide daily assistance to support to the Investment teams, Analysts, Investment Risk and Portfolio Managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Client flows – timeous processing and administration

-New clients take-on – full onboarding and execution of client take on.

-Transitions and Partial Take-ons and take-offs – systems / transaction processing, liaising with administrators, transition managers and or clients.

-Daily Performance checking/review and reporting, liaising with Investment Risk team.

-Client Cash Management – daily executions of money market transactions.

-Cash management – co-ordination/administration, including electronic banking.

-Investments in to Pooled (UT and LIFE) products – instructions and administration reconciliation.

-Daily data monitoring, review and co-ordination with data support team and review for further enhancements

-Monthly and quarterly reporting review and distribution to all clients.

-Monthly management accounts and amortisation schedule reviews of Private Market funds.

-Co-ordinate annual financial audit for Private Markets funds

-Client Audit certificates review.

-Preparation, review and distribution of:
Quarterly SARB reporting, Reg 28 and Reg 30 reporting, C48 Reporting

-Bank/Scrip Recons – review and follow up on query resolution.

-Annual procedure documentation review & maintenance.

-Management and performance fee calculations, invoicing and processing of payments.

-Equity, Derivative, Fixed Income, Money Market, International trade monitoring.

-Corporate Action review and co-ordination with Portfolio Managers and administrators.

-Maintain 3rd party relationships (Administrators, Brokers, Custodians, Consultants)

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
You must have substantial experience in investment fund administration and operations gained in an Asset Management back-office environment as highlighted in the list of responsibilities.

-A highly professional approach/work ethic.

-Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

-Ability to multi-task.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

-A self-motivated, committed work ethic and a drive for perfection as well as keen attention to detail.

-Strong data management skills.

-Numerically literate, comfortable working with numbers.

-Ability to perform under deadline pressure.

-Strong problem-solving ability, including metrics-driven thinking.

-Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the team and stakeholders.

-ADVANCED knowledge of MS Excel

-Client service focused attitude.

EDUCATION
BSc, BCom (Honors) or finance related degree

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