AlexForbes Vacancies

1. Investment Compliance Intern
2. Junior Data Analyst
3. Senior Fund Accountant

Investment Compliance Intern

Designation:	PL0001 – Investment Compliance Intern
Category:	Human Capital & Transformation – OF5300
Posted by:	Alexander Forbes
Posted on:	08 Feb 2024
Closing date:	15 Feb 2024
Location:	Sandton

Purpose of the Job:

The successful incumbent will be responsible for Investment Compliance functions and support in the Investment Compliance team These functions include, but are not limited to, daily updating of the Investment Compliance system, monitoring of portfolios, reporting of breaches, dealing with ad hoc queries and producing monthly and quarterly Regulatory reports.

Overview:

Monitor and asses all breaches for reasonabilityMonitor and investigate breaches older than 1 weekEnsure Market Movement breaches are resolved before the 12 month grace periodAssess and scrub new data received on a daily basisCreate and maintain instrument, issuer and portfolio classificationsMaintain accuracy of static dataPrepare Compliance reports for Regulators and / or Clients and report within the prescribed timelinesPrepare regulatory certificates (e.g. Reg 28, Reg 30 and SARB) and report within the prescribed timelinesPrepare ad-hoc reports

Requirements

• Matric
• Bachelor’s degree – Business / Legal/ Financial Services related.
• 1 year Compliance / Data management experience

Junior Data Analyst

Designation:	PL0358 – Junior Data Analyst
Category:	Human Capital & Transformation – OF5300
Posted by:	Alexander Forbes
Posted on:	15 Nov 2023
Closing date:	09 Feb 2024

Purpose of the Job:

The Junior Data Analyst Analyst is responsible for helping businesses leverage data and identify opportunities for improvement, spot trends, as well as recognise potential issues and offer solutions. Improve efficiency, increasing productivity, and driving profits for the business.

Overview:

Data Exploration and Analysis: Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and insights within datasets. Collaborate with team members to understand data requirements and assist in solving analytical problems. Report Generation and Visualization: Create clear and visually compelling reports and dashboards to communicate data-driven insights. Utilize tools for visualization to present findings effectively. Database Management and Querying: Work with databases, using SQL or other query languages, to extract and manipulate data. Ensure data integrity and accuracy in database management processes. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into data-driven solutions. Effectively communicate findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Learning and Process Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and new technologies in data analysis. Actively participate in ongoing learning, training, and contribute to the improvement of data analysis processes.

Requirements:
•Bachelor Honours Degree: Financial Maths/Stats/Computer Science
•MS Office
•Python/Microsoft ML
•SQL(Design, code, test and aggregate results to create useful information)
•AWS
•Big Data

Senior Fund Accountant

Designation:	PP0368 – Senior Fund Accountant
Category:	Ops & Admin – OF6310
Posted by:	Alexander Forbes
Posted on:	02 Feb 2024
Closing date:	09 Feb 2024
Location:	Sandton

Purpose of the Job:

To maintain a portfolio of funds by completing the daily/monthly/quarterly/annual tasks of the highest quality to clients and the teams contribution and coordination into the Fund’s year end. To create relationships with internal clients and to promote a culture of high performance, innovation, ambition and continuous improvement within the branch and people, in the Financial Reporting Pillar, in the Operations and Administration Division. This role is a critical part of our ongoing commitment to excellence in the delivery of a superior Annual Financial Statements and linking processes that affect the delivery of this product.

Education

• Matric – Essential
• Higher certificate/Diploma : Accounting – Recommended

• Experience
• Minimum 5 years’ Industry related experience with a Degree or Diploma and/ or
• At least 5 to 7 years’ experience (Without Degree or Diploma)
• This position requires that the individual demonstrates strong servicing skills, and is keen and experienced in client operational servicing standards.
• Accountable for execution and implementation of assigned transactions, projects or tasks.
• Proficiency in excel (v-lookups, x-lookups, (macros (advantageous

• Core competencies
• Analytical thinking
• Excellent Motivator
• Detailed Orientated
• Strong Knowledge of Customer care, processes and techniques.
• Excellent Problem Solver
• Training and Feedback
• Interpersonal and people skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent customer service
• Technical proficiency
• Excellent communication – verbal and written
• Strong analytical ability and logical thinking style
• High sense of accountability
• Team player
• Goes the extra mile
• Strong/Effective decision – making skills
• Assertiveness (Includes willingness to challenge and confront)
• Strong problem Solving / Investigative mindset for historical queries.
• Ability to think the bigger picture (Strategic Thinking)
• Ethical behavior / honesty / transparency / modelling of values.
• Excellence orientation.
• Flexibility / adaptability.
• Personal growth orientation / learning agility.
• Resilience / perseverance.
• Stress management.
• Rule orientation.
• Results & solution focused (drive, energy & follow through).
• Self-management (planning, prioritizing & time management).
• Leadership abilities.
• Professional and mature business attitude.
• Ability to persuade and influence.
• Ability to take ownership, be accountable and responsible for self.
• Effective and decisive communication ability

• Key performance areasAccounting
• Accountable for maintaining all daily, monthly, quarterly Alexander Forbes processes and procedures and or client specific requirements on portfolio of funds.
• To ensure that procedures and processes are followed to mitigate all risks to produce the desired outcome.
• Loading of GDL’s (own and teams if required).
• Development of team members by training.
• Planning and coordinating.
• Assisting with loading of Rate changes on Khanya.
• Assist specialists with checking of small funds bank reconciliations, cash-flows and risk reconciliations on a needs basis

• Stakeholder and Client Relationship Service Excellence
• Build and maintain exceptional internal and external client relationships.
• Ensuring that effective communication to clients is conducted timeously.
• Establish strong, trust based relationships with internal clients, external clients and other teams within AF Administration Services.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to coordinate client interactions and resolutions to their needs.
• Communicate effectively with our clients to resolve issues without escalations and ensure client expectations are met.
• Develop and maintain excellent business relations with new and existing clients.
• Managing that meetings with clients are timeously and pro-actively set up as to manage expectations and alleviate risks while embodying the SERVE principal.
• Ensuring that the TCF values are top of mind in all dealing with internal and external clients.
• Developing and enhancing skill level of Self

• Knowledge and skills
• Strong client servicing skills, persuasive techniques and is keen and experienced in client servicing standards.
• Performs duties within own area with direction from Specialist/Line Manager.
• Computer literate (outlook, excel (advanced level), word (basic), PowerPoint (intermediate level), Microsoft teams (intermediate level).
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to understand the applicable legislation relevant to function.
• Knowledge of retirement funds.
• Demonstrate a track record of building internal and external relationships.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to chair meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work with large and complex data sets and identify problems/ complete reasonability checks.
• Innovative thinking and delivery.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Must be able follow and to solve problems or make decisions making reference to Manuals, Company policies and procedures, external/ internal resources, Legislature and general practices within statutory Funds.

• TCT
• Fulfills his/her duties in such a manner that the relevant TCF outcomes are delivered.
• Ensuring that TCF is understood and practiced by the people reporting to him/her, if any.
• Draws on TCF management information (and potentially contributes towards the input thereof) to monitor progress in TCF and address short-comings relevant to his/her area with urgency.
• Keeps abreast of latest TCF information and guidelines.
• Quickly owns up to any mistakes or oversights he/she may be party to that may have negative TCF consequences (such behavior is never punished)

• inancial management and success
• Managing ad-hoc invoicing and aging analysis.
• Managing of controllable expenses.
• Ensuring accurate payments are made.
• Alleviate pressure on specialist by stepping in to assist accountants with queries and workflow on a needs basis.
• Raise awareness and implementation of AF initiatives e.g. POPIA, Fraud Awareness, Regulatory changes, etc.

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