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Johannesburg: WAAM IT Operations Manager – Asset Management posted by The Recruiters

Johannesburg: WAAM IT Operations Manager – Asset Management posted by The Recruiters

Posted on 2025-04-29 00:00:00

Employer The Recruiters
Category Other Professions
Location Gauteng  / Johannesburg

Job Summary

The successful candidate will join a highly reputable entity which is a multi-asset, multi-strategy manager of alternative investment funds and products structured to preserve and compound clients wealth. The group centralizes its IT operations in Sandton and assists the teams in the SA office, the UK and USA. The candidate will join WAAM as the Manager of Operations reporting into the WAAM Financial Director. WAAM centralizes its IT operations in Sandton and assists the teams in the SA office, the UK and USA. As the IT Manager of Operations reporting into the Financial Director, this full time in office role will comprise 3 parts: IT Special Projects There are various projects on an ongoing basis to enhance the efficiency and digitalization of processes. At the moment the company is: – Designing a new SQL database and configuration of BlackRock\”s eFront for private markets – Building a new Investor Portal for clients to access their portfolio in a meaningful way The role would include further projects across the Distribution Team (capital raising), Distribution Operations, Investment Teams, Investment Teams Operations and Central Operations. IT Operations The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing all IT operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and managing IT Risks. The IT day-to-day operations are outsourced to a third party. The role will include managing the output, performance, desk top support and other requirements expected of such service provider. This includes – Overseeing IT infrastructure, architecture, desktop support and network performance – Identify, assess, and manage IT risks, including cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities – Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with best practices and standards – Implement and monitor disaster recovery and business continuity plans – Monitor licenses, IT spend and procurement Compliance – Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory frameworks (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, FICA, FATCA) – Develop, review, and update IT and compliance policies and procedures – Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address compliance gaps – Monitor regulatory changes and provide recommendations to leadership – Manage the Internal Compliance Calendar for regular submissions to the regulator Criteria: Degree educated with strong academic results in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Law 5 years experience in the above role with a strong financial background/understanding of financial processes and proven hands on experience in systems implementation and investigation, commercial understanding within the Asset Management sector 5+ years” experience in IT operations, compliance, or a similar role within the asset or investment management sector Strong project management experience with a proven ability to manage complex initiatives. In-depth knowledge of IT risk, governance, and compliance frameworks. Experience working with local and international service providers. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Be able to research legal Acts and distil action outcomes and implement these May require the relevant Regulatory Examination (RE) qualifications in time Knowledge and skills Driven self-starter with a passion for both interpersonal engagement that wants to be a part of an entrepreneurial environment Strategic thinker and planner with high ambition Shows strong ownership/accountability and has a natural bias to action tasks without instruction Tenacious, resilient and strong-willed Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills Pro-active approach to work, clients and problem-solving

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