Cape Town: Technical Reporting Analyst (AI) (CPT) (12-Month Contract) posted by DataFin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

A results-driven Technical Reporting Analyst with hands-on experience leveraging AI platforms and tools to optimize workflows and boost productivity is sought by a renowned Independent Asset Management Firm. Your core role will be service clients invested via an Investment Management Agreement, or equivalent, by providing agreed reporting within set deadlines. You will also be expected to continually update procedures with a view to reducing risk, identifying efficiencies in process, improving efficiency, and accommodating change to strategies, client demands, or industry developments. Applicants must possess a suitable Degree with at least 2 years industry or operations experience, knowledge of financial markets (instruments and products), Intermediate to Advanced proficiency MS Excel & PowerPoint skills. Any Power BI/SQL or similar programming experience in addition will prove beneficial. Please note this is a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract.

DUTIES:

• Co-ordinate, produce and check the following within set timeframes and client deadlines: daily and weekly reports; monthly, quarterly and annual valuations; quarterly and annual investment reports; and ad-hoc client reports.
• Produce quarter-end analysis and statistical data.
• Maintain records of when reports have been sent, for audit purposes.
• Assist with processes that support various other administration requirements, e.g. supporting Client Operations Analysts.
• Liaise with various internal teams, including Client Managers, Portfolio Managers, and the Performance and Attribution teams.
• Maintain Salesforce and ensure it is updated in a timely manner.
• Assist Transition Managers with the smooth implementation of new clients and restructures.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• A relevant Degree.
• An Investment Management Certificate and/or related industry qualifications (preferable).

Experience/Skills –

• A minimum of two years industry or operations experience.
• Knowledge of financial markets (instruments and products).
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI platforms and tools to optimise workflows and boost productivity.

Advantageous –

• Strong technical expertise with exposure to Power BI, SQL or programming experience.

ATTRIBUTES:

• The ability to approach and own and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
• Driven by results.
• A client-focused and collaborative approach.
• The ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.