Old Mutual Hybrid Jobs

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1. MFC Learning Consultant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
2. Senior Software Engineer
3. Platform Engineering Lead
4. Data Engineering Lead
5. Senior Solution Architect : Data and Analytics
6. Investment Admin Specialist and Executive Assistant
7. UX/UI Designer
8. Assistant Fund/Scheme Accountant

MFC Learning Consultant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job DescriptionYou will form part of the Mass Foundation Cluster which is one of the largest customer-facing business segments in Old Mutual. Our vision is to be our customers’ most trusted financial partner, passionate about helping them achieve their lifetime goals. Our mission is to enable positive futures for our customers, by bridging the gap between their resources and their financial service’s needs. Our primary goal is to facilitate access to financial solutions for our customers and to keep pace with their changing needs. Our target market is the low and emerging-middle income segment.

The Learning Consultant role is responsible for enabling and evaluating learning solutions that support and drive Business Changes in the business aligned to Business transformation, optimisation, improvement and support objectives.

The incumbent is required to consult, design, deliver, and evaluate learning solutions, so they are relevant and are individually accountable for achieving results through their efforts. 

The essential skills required for the role are communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, problem-solving, facilitation, creativity, critical thinking, consulting, decision-making, project management, collaboration, and analysis.

The desirable skills are emotional intelligence, learning design, business partnering, and coaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with stakeholders to determine learning needs and requirements.
• Demonstrates the importance of collaboration by working closely with all stakeholders to determine and achieve learning objectives.
• Plan and track the progress of learning deliverables against Business Project objectives whilst challenging and providing direction to business and L&D.
• Design, co-implement, and drive the change management plans for learning that support the learning culture.
• Delivers relevant and insightful information through reporting.
• Evaluate the impact and outcomes of learning by measuring and monitoring the effectiveness as well as efficiency.

Operational

• Conducts needs analyses and designs learning frameworks and solutions for learning that address business, performance, and learning outcomes.
• Design and deliver a complete learning experience that supports the transfer of learning in the workplace.

Risk Management

• Maintain the governance, disciplines, and controls associated with Business Change learning.
• Apply the Quality Management process to the design and delivery of all learning solutions.
• Ensure that all learning designed and/or delivered comply with business requirements.
• Manages assigned Business Change learning projects.
• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders on learning requirements

Requirements

• Relevant Business or HR or L&D tertiary qualification (Min. NQF 5)
• 3+ years of relevant experience in an L&D role(s) responsible for the design/delivery (facilitation) and evaluation of learning solutions, ideally in the regulatory learning field
• Knowledge of L&D practices, principles, methodologies, and techniques used preferably in Financial Services
• Experience working with key stakeholders on business projects linked to organisation or human capital changes
• Knowledge and experience working in Storyline Articulate will be an advantage

SkillsAction-Oriented, Communication, Information Analysis, Insight Generation, Interpreting Information, Results-Oriented, Teamwork

EducationSkills/Learning Programmes That Culminates Into A Total Of 60 Credits On NQF Level 5 (Required)

Closing Date06 April 2024

Senior Software Engineer

Job DescriptionThis is a senior development role including design of specifications, coding, implementation, testing, data conversion and documentation and system enhancements. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.

• Senior engineering role supporting Oracle Cloud with a focus on integrations and development. Accountable for systems analysis, interpreting technical and functional requirements, building applications and engaging with relevant stakeholders.
• Driving and implementing DevOps best practices and applying modern engineering practices.
• Assists Functionals and Solution Designer to translate strategic and operational decisions into technical solutions.
• Analysis and design of new systems and enhancements.
• Includes providing technical coaching/guidance to other Engineers.
• Co-ordinates time and priorities to ensure that goals are met.
• Understand the big picture in which business operates.
• Advises and drives implementation of best practices and plays a leading role in engineering community of practice.
• Responsible for Code/design/peer reviews and ensuring compliance to policies.
• Drives continues improvement i.t.o automation, observability, D100R etc.
• Accountable for ensuring stable applications and adhering to ITIL best practice.

Skills

Education

Closing Date03 April 2024

Platform Engineering Lead

Job DescriptionAs the Platform Engineering Lead – Enterprise Content Management (ECM), you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization’s technology platforms. This role involves overseeing a team of platform engineers, setting technical direction, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the continuous improvement of our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proven track record of successfully leading platform engineering initiatives.

• Technical Leadership and Strategy: Lead the development and execution of the organization’s platform engineering strategy. Provide technical leadership and guidance to the platform engineering team, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of platform engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture. Conduct regular performance assessments, set goals, and provide constructive feedback.
• Infrastructure Architecture: Oversee the design and implementation of scalable and reliable technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Cloud Platform Management: Provide expert-level guidance in managing and optimizing cloud resources on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Implement and enforce advanced best practices for cloud architecture, security, and cost optimization.
• Automation: Lead the development and maintenance of advanced automation scripts using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Orchestration Excellence: Implement robust orchestration processes to automate complex deployment and configuration workflows.
• Security and Compliance Leadership: Establish and enforce comprehensive security measures and compliance standards for infrastructure components. Lead the organization’s efforts in maintaining a secure and compliant technology environment.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership, product teams, and other stakeholders to align platform engineering initiatives with business objectives.
• Act as a key liaison between the platform engineering team and other business units.
• Incident Response: Lead incident response activities, participate in complex troubleshooting efforts, and contribute to the resolution of critical system issues.

• Problem Resolution: Proactively identify and address potential challenges to ensure system stability.
• Application lifecycle management:  Lead the creation and maintenance of processes, procedures and governance. Ensure compliance requirements are met. Continuous maintenance and improvement of the environment. Evaluation (initiate or participate) of new solutions. Ensure that all solutions are on supported versions, software is fully licensed and that upgrades are planned for timeously.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams (cross-functional, software, platform, security, data, architecture and DevSecOps) to ensure successful delivery of outcomes. 
• Application Performance Monitoring:  Improve on existing alerts and reports and implement additional appropriate alerts and reports to ensure all critical systems and processes are monitored for availability and reliability. Ensure issues are identified and attended to ensure no impact to system consumers. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in platform engineering, system administration, or a related role.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team of platform engineers.
• Expert proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and extensive experience with automation tools.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and advanced cloud services.
• Strong expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide technical teams and collaborate with other stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in cloud technologies, platform engineering, or related domains.
• Experience with advanced CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.
• Strong SRE skills
• Experience in the use and management of Vendor packaged software, including patching and upgrades.
• Experience with monitoring and observability architecture, tools, deployment, maintenance of multi-vendor tool suite environments, compliance with published SLA’s, including but not limited to: Dynatrace, Canary Checker, Loki, Grafana, Prometheus, Cloudwatch.
• Experience in working with application & engineering teams to develop requirements that define monitoring and interpret alerting, notification and escalation requirements for managing the end user experience, assist with fault isolation, and deliver proactive environment health management analysis and reporting.

Skills

EducationBachelors Degree (B) (Required)

Closing Date09 April 2024

Data Engineering Lead

Job DescriptionThe Data Engineering Lead will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of our data infrastructure. This role involves leadership responsibilities, including managing a team of data engineers, setting technical direction, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data solutions for Old Mutual.

The role incumbent will have a strong technical background, leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully leading data engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of data architecture and engineering solutions. Provide technical direction and guidance to the data engineering team.
• Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture. Conduct regular performance assessments, set goals, and provide constructive feedback.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of data engineering projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Data Strategy and Roadmap: Contribute to the development of the company’s data strategy and roadmap. Collaborate with senior management to align data initiatives with overall business goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, software developers, and other teams to understand business needs and ensure effective data solutions.
• Act as a key liaison between the data engineering team and other business units.
• Quality Assurance and Best Practices: Ensure the implementation of data governance policies, best practices, and industry standards.
• Lead efforts to maintain high data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Innovation and Technology Adoption: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in data engineering. Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the data engineering capabilities of the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering with a focus on leadership and project management.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team of data engineers.
• Expert proficiency in programming languages such as Python, PySpark, Flink, SQL, and advanced scripting languages.
• In-depth knowledge of data warehousing concepts, big data technologies, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in relevant data engineering, cloud, or leadership domains.
• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Airflow ,Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with data security and privacy considerations.

Skills

Education

Closing Date09 April 2024

Senior Solution Architect : Data and Analytics

Job DescriptionThe Senior Solution Architect (Data and Analytics) primarily works with the data and analytics business domain experts and business leadership to craft a solution that is fit for purpose from a business perspective.

Consequently they focus their attention on a smaller facet of service (the solution package) to make sure that it operates effectively as part of the whole as well as independently as a stand-alone solution.

• Focusses on the technical and business feasibility of a solution and ensure that it fits within well-established patterns and guidelines laid down by the enterprise architects and solution practice architects
• Takes responsibility for the quality, commercial compliance and technical integrity of the solution being delivered back into the business
• Works actively with senior technology / platform systems analysts from across the operational space (both internal subject matter experts and those of the chosen suppliers)
• Could have a small team of solution architects under his/her guidance.

Compliance

• Ensures delivery fits within the guidelines laid down by the enterprise / solution practice architects and is in compliance with the IT strategy
• Oversees the implementation of new solutions to ensure they adhere to the signed off solution architecture designs

Financial Control

• Understands the fiscal components of a solution to ensure it satisfies the commercial requirements of the business and is sustainable, adaptable, and practical within the RUN model

Personal Effectiveness

• Ability to explain the complex in laymans terms to bring technology to the masses
• Accepts and lives the company values
• Accountable for service delivery through own efforts
• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results
• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality for periods of 3 months to 1 year
• Plans workload vs work demand for a small team of solution architects

Strategy

• Models and defines the financial implications and considerations of potential solutions
• Models, defines and collaborates around designs with business and enterprise stakeholders
• Provides options and recommendations to business stakeholders to ensure that they can make the best business decisions based on the different solution alternatives and patterns

Technical Consultation:

• Analyses business processes to determine how IT investment could deliver value through improved cycle times, lower costs, improved quality
• Builds the detailed transition plan for the more effective exploitation of IT investments
• Defines a solution and ensure that it:
  • Meets the business requirements
  • Meets the non-functional requirements
  • Fits within the guidelines laid down by the enterprise / solution practice architects
  • Is in compliance with the IT strategy
  • Can be readily leveraged by other parts of the business
• Responds to stakeholder needs and influences the development of alternative solutions.

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required :

• Matric
• BSC
• Knowledge of Data Lakes, Lakehouse, Data Marts and Data Warehouses
• Some Data modelling knowledge (Relational, Kimball, Data Vault etc.)
• ETL/ELT Pipeline Integration (Glue, EMR, Matillion etc.)
• Experience in Data Streaming Solutions (Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis etc.)
• Database knowledge (RDS, Columnar, NoSQL)
• Data Mesh knowledge preferable
• Grasp of IT concepts, patterns, principles
• Policy Administration knowledge
• Cloud certification

Skills

Education

Closing Date03 April 2024

Investment Admin Specialist and Executive Assistant

Job DescriptionAfrican Infrastructure Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd was established in 2000 and has established itself as a leading niche private equity fund manager, specialising in infrastructure equity investments in the African market. AIIM actively manages investments in East, West and Southern Africa and has assets under management of USD 2.6 billion with a track record extending across seven African infrastructure funds.

Investment Administration

AIIM is primarily seeking a Investment Administration Specialist to support the SADC Investment teams in respect of investment administration and coordination of investment meetings, and investment forums; in accordance with Service Level Agreement parameters. Additionally, the applicant will partner with Finance & Operations Team and other group administrators and service providers to deliver a variety of investment administration related functions and will be individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Assist the director of origination in the capturing of rejected deals, passed on deals and deals taken forward to deal screening (formal consideration);
• Organising and preparing for investment meetings, including gathering documents, developing agendas and attending to logistics of meetings for internal and external stakeholders;
• The minuting of these meetings, the preparation of matters arising schedules and the maintenance of a database of cost approvals and/or key approval conditionality as applicable. In addition, ensuring cost approvals and/or key approval conditionality is captured in Investment Notification forms for capture in the investment enterprise management software of the Old Mutual Alternative Investment group;
• In respect of new transactions:
  • Monitoring and assisting the Investment Team with the filing and organising of internal control documents evidencing transaction completion including accurate records of important documentation and liaison with group stakeholders and service providers to secure timeous completion of such documents
  • Monitoring and assisting the Investment Team with the sourcing of key investee company data including that needed for the verification of banking details, compilation of ESG reporting, the undertaking of KYC checks and the appointment of directors;
• In respect of existing assets and recently closed transactions:
  • Filing and organising investment records, transaction documents, third party reports and internal approval documents;
  • Periodically review historic electronic filing of the broader team to ensure compliance with agreed principles of appropriate record keeping and flag to senior management repeated instances of non-compliance;
  • Filing and organising invoices, internal approvals and other important documentation in relation to the management and preparation of draw requests and payments as well as ensuring the compliance of draws and payments with internal approvals
  • Monitoring and assisting the Investment Team with the sourcing of key investee company data including that needed for the compilation of ESG reporting, the appointment of directors and maintaining accurate records in respect of board approvals, resolutions, management accounts, forecasts and annual financial statements;
• In respect of the investment portfolio: Compile portfolio data and bespoke team and stakeholder contributions in standard format client quarterly and semi-annual reporting;

Executive Administration

AIIM is secondarily seeking a Senior Executive Administration Specialist to supplement the incumbent executive in the provision of support SADC Investment teams in respect of investment administration, in accordance with Service Level Agreement parameters.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Coordination of logistics for engagements with investors, this includes but is not limited to, due diligence, site visits, meetings, and teleconferences;
• Book travel for Investment Team;
• Process team credit card recons, travel forex recons, staff claims and invoices;
• Filing and organising records, invoices, and other important documentation in relation to travel and expenses;
• Participate actively in the planning and execution of events;
• Assist colleagues whenever necessary;
• Manage Media profiles in conjunction with Marketing;
• Manage courier services, sending and receiving of goods/documents as required
• Coordinate and arrange various internal and external meetings
• Manage schedules for seating, parking, and meeting rooms
• Building a relationship with Old Mutual facilities staff/landlords with regards to  parking, meeting rooms, vendors, security, and all building/office requirements.
• Assist with office maintenance, equipment, supplies, and installations requested by Operations
• Assist with the cohesive operation of IT and facilities in the office
• Manage office purchasing and procurement

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Matric, with relevant tertiary qualification/courses
• Investment administration experience
• + 5 years relevant experience, preferably in Financial Services
• Advanced MS office skills
• Extensive experience performing diary management for multiple executives.

Competencies and Personality Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time-management skills
• Ability to build rapport and engage at an executive level
• Excellent intellectual & conceptual abilities
• Flexible & dynamic – self-motivated, can work independently, results driven, ability to deal with change
• High energy level, strong sense of teamwork and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Strong execution – ability to close off effectively on tasks and projects
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Follow-through – the motivation to ensure the highest standards of quality and productivity are consistently maintained (must pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy
• Organization skills
• Ability to multitask
• Interpersonal skills
• Forward thinking and innovative

Skills

Education

Closing Date02 April 2024

UX/UI Designer

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Mid to Senior User Experience (UX) Designer to join our dynamic design team at one of South Africa’s hottest FinTechs. The ideal candidate will be tasked with designing seamless and innovative digital banking experiences for a mobile platform, ensuring a customer-centred approach in all design elements. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders, to create intuitive, accessible, and engaging user interfaces that meet the strategic objectives of the bank.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• User Research: Conduct user research to gather insights into customer needs and behaviours. Use these insights to inform design decisions and strategies.
• Design Execution: Create high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes for digital banking applications. Ensure designs are in line with the bank’s brand guidelines and digital standards.
• User Testing: Assist in planning and assisting in usability tests and other design research activities. Take the user feedback and iterate designs accordingly to enhance user experience and satisfaction.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, developers, and other team members to ensure designs are feasible and implemented accurately. Participate in agile development processes and stand-ups.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of UX trends, tools, and technologies. Propose innovative design solutions that enhance user experience and drive digital banking forward.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior designers, providing guidance and feedback to help them grow in their UX design skills.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of experience in UX design, specifically in the banking or financial services industry.
• Relevant Qualification in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX design projects, including workflows, wireframes, and user interface designs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and user research findings to various stakeholders.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem-Solving: Ability to tackle complex design challenges and deliver user-centred solutions.
• Customer Focus: Deep understanding of and empathy for users, with a commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional design. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all designs meet both user needs and business goals.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and business needs. Collaboration: Strong team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit.

Skills

Education

Closing Date04 April 2024

Assistant Fund/Scheme Accountant

Job DescriptionThis role follows processes to perform fund administration and reporting in a predetermined format. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.
Follows processes to perform fund administration.
Maintains client relationships in accordance with legislation, FSB regulations and good accounting practice.
Ensures instructions to the market are carried out accurately.
Provides daily and weekly reporting in a predetermined format.

Key focus of the role:

We are looking for an Assistant Fund Accountant to join the OMIS Banking & Asset team within Old Mutual Investment Administrators (Pty) Ltd (OMIA).  The team is responsible for administering the bank and assets of various products.  These include LISP based retirement funds, voluntary products, and life products.  The role is responsible for administration of the various assets and completion of reconciliations.

Key Result Areas

Operational Processing:

• Follows processes to perform fund administration.
  Maintains client relationships in accordance with legislation, FSCA regulations and good accounting practice.
  Ensures instructions to the market are carried out accurately.
• Ensures payments are done accurately and timeously.
  Provides daily and weekly reporting in a predetermined format.
• This role will not follow core OM hours and requires availability as needed.

Relationship building

• Assist with building and maintaining a unified and sound team.
• Assist with building working relationships across lines of business and with 3rd parties to achieve service excellence and effective resolution of problems.

Personal Effectiveness

• Delivery through own efforts
• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.
• Accepts and lives the company values.
• Strong analytical skills
• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality.
• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.

SkillsAccountability, Data Query, Reconciliations, Results-Oriented

EducationMatriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

Closing Date02 April 2024

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