Prescient Vacancies

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Investment Solutions Specialist (Prescient Investment Management)

This role is designated to the technical support and servicing of Prescient’s wholesale clients, to ensure rapid and efficient communication of vital investment and fund information to this client base, which includes DFM’s, multi-managers and large IFA practises. The focus of the role will be to solidify the support and servicing to these clients, thus enhancing Prescient Investment Management’s reputation for superior service delivery in the retail investment market.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a dedicated client support for the Retail wholesale function by coordinating all servicing requests and managing operational workflows. This role will be key to building out the servicing model to retail and DFM clients.
• Support the execution of the wholesale servicing model efficiently and professionally.
• In support of the sales team be responsible for the creation, and ongoing maintenance of high-quality, technical marketing collateral, case studies, product comparisons, fact sheets, presentations, ensuring alignment with product features, investment strategies, and regulatory aspects of the investment industry.
• Preparing capability documents for DFMs and making sure capability documents are updated and relevant.
• Translate complex investment concepts and product mechanics into clear, compelling, and client-centric language tailored for various target audiences (e.g., DFMs, wealth managers, financial advisors, retail clients).
• Pricing:
  • Co-ordination of pricing committee with a focus on market insights and / or competitor analysis as well as the implementation of pricing strategy across business.
• Product development:
  • Working closely with the Head of Retail to establish the framework for deciding on what products to launch, market research and the coordination of research as required. This role is key in coordinating the product development process.
  • Participate in product development discussions, offering insights on marketability and effective communication of new strategies.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Prescient’s full suite of investment products, including their underlying strategies, investment processes, objectives, performance drivers, risk characteristics, and competitive differentiators across various asset classes.
• Act as a subject matter expert, serving as a critical bridge between investment teams and the sales/client-facing functions.
• Collaborating with marketing to assist in building and supporting the DFM approach / narrative – ensure the wholesale offering is effective.
• Collaborate with the internal teams regarding the technical review and sign-off process for all marketing content, ensuring accuracy and consistency with brand guidelines
• Managing a comprehensive content calendar, collaborating with the investment team and sales teams to ensure timely and relevant dissemination of technical marketing materials across multiple channels.
• Assist in creating and refining technical marketing materials for wholesale related communications and presentations.
• In support of the sales teams, staying informed about market trends, economic conditions, and investment opportunities in the retail / DFM investment market.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience in retail investments with a specific focus and understanding of wholesale / DFM clients is required.
• Robust technical background and understanding of asset management practices, processes, and principles required.
• Experience in technical fund marketing, including preparation of materials and client communication is required.
• Strong Microsoft and particularly Excel skills required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / equivalent qualification is essential.
• Further studies for eg: CFA / CFP / Similar advantageous.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work well in a team, a positive team player.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, driven and results oriented.
• Client centric and service orientated.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a pressurized environment.
• Committed and hard-working.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This role is central to our vision of growing our assets under management as well as the support of key clients ensuring we deliver unparalleled client service to this key market. We value efficiency, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service experiences. A great opportunity offering excellent exposure and challenge.

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Assistant Financial Accountant (Prescient Centralised Services)

The Assistant Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate, timely and error-free accounts in collaboration with a Senior Financial Accountant and in line with monthly deadlines. A key focus will be to identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual effort through automation. The role further involves adding value to front office teams, leadership, clients, and shareholders, upholding a high standard of excellence and service throughout.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Financial Accountant provides efficient and effective support to Prescient’s accounting operations and procurement functions. This role encompasses a wide range of financial responsibilities which may include but is not limited to:

• Monthly bank statement processing and reconciliations (including credit cards).
• Monthly client fee calculations and invoicing in terms of signed mandates and/or SLAs.
• Cash flow management and forecasting.
• Preparing monthly accounting journals and supporting schedules.
• Performing account reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
• Supporting procurement processes and banking operations in line with Group control frameworks.
• Managing debtors and creditors to uphold financial discipline.
• Monthly reconciliation and settlement of intercompany balances.
• Calculating monthly Capital Adequacy Requirements.
• Assisting with tax compliance and reporting.
• Assisting with regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Adhering to monthly, quarterly and annual Group and Company specific reporting requirements.
• Cooperate with any internal audit requests and implement suggested changes where applicable.
• Liaising with external auditors as required to ensure a smooth and effective annual audit process.
• Contributing as a valued member of the Prescient Finance team.
• Cross-training and knowledge sharing across the greater finance team.
• Building and maintaining a trusted partnerships with the operating entity’s broader teams.
• Driving continuous improvement in controls and processes to reduce risk, enhance efficiency, and identify opportunities.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and reduce manual effort through automation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Newly qualified CA(SA). Ideally, with client at audit in financial services.
• Exposure to Financial Services preferable (Fund Services, Unit Trusts, Investment Management, Stock Broking).
• Strong Excel and SQL skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CA (SA)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Highly trustworthy and dependable, with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
• Demonstrates strong accountability, taking ownership of tasks and applying effective problem-solving skills.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Possesses a strong work ethic; self-motivated, proactive, and results driven.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships through excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Identifies opportunities to automate manual tasks and streamline workflows, leveraging technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Exceptionally well-organized, structured, and methodical in approach.
• Bring a positive, energetic outlook to work, fostering a productive and collaborative atmosphere.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is a fantastic role for a young newly qualified chartered accountant to apply their skills and learn more about a global Financial Services Group of companies. You will be mentored by seniors in the team, and you will enjoy great growth and challenge in this role.

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Credit Analyst: Deals / Investment Associate (Prescient Investment Management)

We are seeking a Credit Analyst with strong transaction origination and execution experience to join our investment team. This is a front-office, deal-driven role where you will work closely with investment professionals on structuring, negotiating, and closing credit and hybrid transactions, while still applying rigorous credit analysis. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive end-to-end execution of transactions, including structuring, negotiations, term sheet preparation, and documentation.
• Support origination by identifying and assessing new deal opportunities in private debt, hybrid finance, and project finance.
• Build and refine complex financial models to analyse returns, capital structures, and downside scenarios.
• Lead aspects of due diligence across financial, legal, and operational streams, liaising with advisors and counterparties.
• Prepare high-quality investment committee reports and present recommendations on transaction structures and risks.
• Engage directly with sponsors, management teams, lenders, and legal counsel to progress deals to closing.
• Support portfolio companies and borrowers’ post-investment, ensuring ongoing compliance and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to pipeline development and market coverage, maintaining strong industry and counterparty relationships.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field (Honours/Master’s preferred).
• 3–6 years’ experience in deal execution within investment banking, private debt, structured finance, corporate lending, or advisory.
• Demonstrated ability to close transactions, including structuring and legal negotiations.
• Advanced financial modelling and structuring expertise.
• Commercially minded with a strong grasp of credit fundamentals and risk assessment.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders and counterparties.
• Ability to thrive in a deal-oriented, fast-paced environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to generate ideas and think logically.
• Structured work style, attention to detail and accuracy is of the utmost importance.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills oral and written.
• Strong ability to manage complex processes and focus on business outcomes in a complex uncertain environment.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, driven and results oriented.
• Ability to listen and respond to new ideas, input and diverse perspectives.
• High levels of self-confidence, assertive as well as healthy levels of EQ.
• Must be able to manage workflow on longer-term research projects.
• Energetic problem-solver.
• Ability to demonstrate an advanced degree of technological competence.
• Passionate about investments.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of complex, high-impact transactions, working alongside a dynamic investment team where your expertise will directly shape deal outcomes and drive growth.

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AWS Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) (Prescient Centralised Services)

We’re looking for an AWS Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to help us build and operate highly reliable, secure, and scalable cloud platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and operations, and enjoys automating everything. As an AWS SRE, you’ll be a key player in shaping our cloud environment, mentoring engineers, and ensuring our AWS workloads are secure, cost-efficient, and always available.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be responsible for building and operating resilient infrastructure, automating operational processes, and driving continuous improvements in system performance and availability. This role requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering highly reliable services that support critical business operations.

Reliability & Uptime

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and resilient AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor system health and performance, ensuring services meet SLAs.
• Respond to and resolve production incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes.

Automation &Scalability 

• Build automation for deployment, monitoring, scaling, and recovery using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation).
• Automate repetitive operational tasks to reduce toil and improve system reliability.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable delivery of applications.

Monitoring & Observability

• Configure and manage observability solutions (CloudWatch, Grafana, etc.).
• Define and track Service Level Indicators (SLIs) and Objectives (SLOs).
• Develop proactive alerting and anomaly detection mechanisms.

Security & Compliance

• Apply AWS security best practices, including IAM governance, secrets management, encryption, and compliance monitoring.
• Work closely with InfoSec teams to ensure systems adhere to regulatory standards (e.g., PCI DSS, POPIA, GDPR, ISO27001).
• Perform regular audits of cloud resources, ensuring alignment with organizational policies.

Performance & Cost Optimization

• Continuously optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Analyse usage patterns and right-size resources or recommend reserved/spot instances where appropriate.
  • Provide visibility into AWS spend and assist teams in cost governance.

Incident & Problem Management

• Drive post-incident reviews, documenting learnings and improving runbooks.
• Develop self-healing and fault-tolerant systems to minimize impact of failures.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with development teams to embed reliability, scalability, and observability into applications.
  • Advocate and implement SRE best practices across the organization.
  • Mentor engineers on AWS, DevOps, and reliability engineering practices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong experience (> 5 years) with AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, VPC, Route 53, IAM).
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in monitoring & observability tools (CloudWatch, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS Code Pipeline).
• Knowledge of containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS).
• Strong scripting/coding skills (Python, Bash, Go, etc.).
• Experience with incident management & on-call operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AWS Professional certifications.
• Experience running Kubernetes/EKS in production.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS, POPIA).

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Problem-solving mindset with focus on root cause analysis and prevention.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across engineering, security, and business teams.
• Ability to prioritize reliability, scalability, and performance in production systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with passion for automation and efficiency.

WHY THIS ROLE?

As an AWS Site Reliability Engineer, you’ll be at the centre of our mission to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable digital services. This is not just about keeping systems running — it’s about designing for resilience, driving automation, and enabling our business to innovate at speed while staying safe and compliant.

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Business Development Product: Specialist (Prescient Fund Services)

Prescient Fund Services is the leading technology driven Fund Administration Service provider. To support the operational environment of PFS group by taking on new funds and clients, working with client requests, process improvement and better utilisation of technology to improve and grow the environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Be part of the Business Development Product Team:

• • Act as conduit for all clients interacting and interfacing between operations and the clients.
  • Essential to have knowledge of full product range and service offering, to take responsibility for management of relationships with clients.
  • Align requirements, identify the core services and value-added services required, present alongside BD in the pitches, get ops agreement on any specific builds or break out and support the BD function in putting forward the best opportunities / proposals for PFS.
  • Efficient handover to Implementation acting as a critical part of the BD team in identifying Client required services and any additional requirements.
  • Ultimately responsible from supporting the BD initiative until assignment to the Implementation / CRM Manager.
  • Interacting function with other PFS departments in identifying, demonstrating / demo-ing, showcasing and winning new opportunities, including understanding what the core and value-added services required.
  • Maintain a detailed knowledge of the operational environment for the purposes of supporting the qualification and winning of opportunities as they pertain to core and value-added services.
• To engage, assist and run with all new client take-ons, handing over to the Operational Implementation / CRM Team by creating and maintaining core product principle-based checklists with assignment and handover.
• Be responsible for any misinterpreted opportunities handed over into operations.
• The Business Development Product: Specialist is a Subject Matter Expert in Prescient Fund Services Group products and services.
• To develop, work on and roll out the project list as directed by the strategic initiatives as directed.
• Relationship building internally, able to positively influence all relevant stakeholders.
  • To be responsible for all new prospect and client discussions, to align, to document and to agree to hand over into the operational environment.
  • Relationship building, have positive relationships with all internal parties, including spreading of positive influence in dealing with the stakeholders..
  • Have regular catch ups with the key staff in sharing focus and client strategy. .
  • On at least a weekly basis communicate into operations using Salesforce and email communication protocols of worked on opportunities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong technical Fund Accounting / Investment operations experience where you have gained solid product experience and knowledge of a range of funds including CIS, Segregated funds, ETFs, Hedge funds. Min. 4 years relevant experience required.
• Project management experienced gained in Fund Services environment.
• Experience in engaging with clients.
• Suited to someone used to working in small, high-performance teams and dealing with multiple issues at once, to a prioritisation queue.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant Degree / Honours Degree (Investments, Finance, Commerce) required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Positive, collaborative team player.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to act decisively and work under pressure.
• Strong relationship building skills, natural networking ability.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Results driven
• Strong commercial and business acumen.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is an exciting newly created position in the Business Development Product team for a Subject Matter Expert in all Prescient Fund Services Group products and services. This role will see you support the operational environment of PFS group by taking on new funds and clients, working with client requests, process improvement and better utilisation of technology to improve and grow the environment.

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Data Scientist (Prescient Investment Management)

As a Data Scientist, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of systematic investing at the firm. This is a hybrid research-engineering position that blends rigorous quantitative research with practical implementation. You’ll work on sourcing and evaluating alternative datasets, developing bespoke machine learning models for financial markets, and building scalable, production-grade pipelines that power real-time investment signals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement data science strategies that enhance the investment decision-making process.
• Identify, acquire, and evaluate alternative data sources that may provide predictive insights into financial markets.
• Develop bespoke machine learning algorithms tailored to financial use cases, such as risk forecasting, sentiment analysis, and market regime detection.
• Build, test, and deploy end-to-end data and model pipelines that operate reliably at scale.
• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, quantitative analysts, and software engineers to ensure alignment between data science outputs and investment goals.
• Contribute to the development of internal libraries, tooling, and infrastructure to streamline data science workflows.
• Stay current with academic and industry research, applying innovative techniques where relevant.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years of experience in a data science or quantitative research role, preferably in finance or another high-impact research domain, or a recently qualified Master’s or PhD graduate.
• Track record of delivering production-ready data science solutions with real-world impact.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Honours, Masters and/ or PhD level in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Finance or similar).
• Financial certification will be advantageous but not required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong programming experience in Python, with proficiency in software engineering best practices (modular code, testing, version control, etc.).
• Solid understanding of machine learning, statistical modelling and time series analysis.
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and distributed computing frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with data infrastructure (e.g., databases, ETL pipelines, containerization, orchestration tools) is highly desirable.
• Use of LLM’s and working with unstructured data is a plus.
• Experience working with unstructured or alternative data (e.g., text, news, satellite, geolocation) is a bonus.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is a great opportunity for a Data Scientist that wants to be part of the investment management industry. The position is ideal for self-motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic environments where every day will be different and present a new exciting challenge, all while advancing their technical expertise and financial knowledge.

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Equity Analyst (Prescient Securities)

Opportunity to join a talented team of Analysts in the equity research team of a leading Stockbroker in Cape Town. The mission of this company is to build a strong team of analysts and ensure that they become ranked with key clients and as a consequence the Financial Mail Survey.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researching/analyzing financial information/trends 
• Building clear financial models
• Coverage responsibilities:
  • Quantity: Number of formal (non-bespoke) reports disseminated to market on key companies/sectors covered
  • Event-driven (results, earnings updates, SENS cautionaries etc.) short thought-provoking notes/guidance to industry – timeously disseminated (within 3 working days of market announcements)
  • Hosting of management interactions
• Quality for researching and writing reports
• Become a rated analyst within their sector/category
• Regular client contact – phone calls and presentations
• Maintain and support key client CRM systems (as required, weekly at least), and maintain, support and manage workflow (weekly at least)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5 years + experience in a similar role in a stockbroking environment 
• Sector ratings 
• Strong Sector Knowledge
• Ability to build complex financial models 
• Need to be personable and articulate with clients, have good presentation skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant postgraduate financial qualification/CFA
• Regulatory Exams

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Overwhelmingly curious 
• High attention to detail 
• Able to take initiative, ownership and problem solve when required
• Able to work in a team 
• Able to work on their own 
• Highly numerate
• Able to build complex financial models               
• Need to be personable and articulate with clients, have good presentation skills

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a talented team of Analysts in the Fundamental research team of a leading Stockbroker in Cape Town experiencing fantastic growth.

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Credit Analyst (Prescient Investment Management)

The candidate will be part of the Credit team responsible for the Prescient Credit funds. To utilise PIM credit philosophy process by employing quantitative analysis in asset selection, pricing and managing of credit portfolio.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Objective

The key objective is the development of analytics tools and strategies, as well as the improvement and extension of PRIME for the Credit Funds.

Quantitative Analysis:

• Assist in defining the PRIME framework and incorporate current analytics tools and reporting.
  Develop processes and analytics tools to monitor model and portfolio performance and accuracy.
  Research and develop models and techniques.
• Document research, processes, and model validation.

Credit Research and Analysis:

• Apply established models to compute default probability scores. An analyst would be required to make an analytical argument on the change thereto over time, highlight downside risks for the foreseeable future, and rank & compare to industry peers.
• Use PIM sector-specific financial scorecards to analyse the creditworthiness of companies and their sub-factor drivers of the credit score, incorporating ESG analysis.
  
• Perform in-depth analysis and research to assess and monitor the creditworthiness of borrowers/issuers over the term of the exposure.
• Understand market dynamics (e.g., credit supply/demand) and company fundamentals influencing PIM’s credit investments.

Credit Management:

• Monitor the risk-adjusted return of the credit universe, build and oversee portfolio optimization models, and make recommendations to enhance credit portfolio performance.
• Engage in counterparty interactions as part of the role.
• Assess credit opportunities, including exposure to assets in Infrastructure Funds (monitoring and new opportunities).

Investment Analysis:

• Originate debt investments via new and existing borrowers, liaising with bond issuers, DCM teams, arrangers, and rating agencies.
• Provide input into the development of broader responsible investment policies, ESG methodologies, and impact strategies.

Credit Process Development and Advancement:

• Validate investment models and monitor portfolio performance and accuracy.
• Contribute to research and development of new models and techniques.
• Document research, processes, and model validation.
• Ensure the accuracy and currency of information used in the process.

Team Interaction:

The key objective is to work on a collaborative basis, ensuring that the team remains cohesive and successful. The analyst is expected to:

• Follow a collaborative approach aligned with the Prescient value system.
• Be proactive in generating new research and participating in debates.
• Suggest and implement process enhancements to improve/create efficiencies.
• Contribute positively and adopt a solutions-driven mindset.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University Post Graduate Degree (Science / Engineering / Finance) / Masters.
• CA (SA) with articles will be advantageous [Financial Services / Financial Engineering Group experience].
• CFA / Studying towards CFA; and/or Masters equivalent.
• Advanced Excel skills and model building.
• Prior experience in Private Debt, Hybrid Debt, Project Finance will be advantageous. 

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to generate ideas and think logically.
• Structured work style, attention to detail and accuracy is of the utmost importance.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills oral and written.
• Strong ability to manage complex processes and focus on business outcomes in a complex uncertain environment.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, driven and results oriented.
• Ability to listen and respond to new ideas, input and diverse perspectives.
• High levels of self-confidence, assertive as well as healthy levels of EQ.
• Must be able to manage workflow on longer-term research projects.
• Energetic problem-solver.
• Ability to demonstrate an advanced degree of technological competence.
• Passionate about investments.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is your opportunity to be responsible for credit research & credit portfolio risk analysis. The role is well suited for an individual with strong technical skills, a qualified CA(SA) and/or currently completing CFA studies (or masters equivalent).

A great role with excellent growth potential and exposure to various asset classes.

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