Simeka: Investment Administrator (JHB) at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• To provide administrative tasks that support the investment consulting function and the production of investment reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with investment managers and/or platforms to obtain relevant investment and compliance information for client reporting.
• Perform reasonability checks on data received to assure quality of investment reporting.
• Compile and ensure accurate delivery of investment reports according to set service levels.
• Manually calculate benchmark and performance returns. 
• Assist with client and investment manager onboarding, review of service level agreements and the design of investment reporting templates.
• Update the investment reporting system and excel files with client investment information and market data.
• Maintain the electronic database structure with information pertaining to clients’ records.
• Provide operational support on the implementation of investment strategies.
• Assist in managing team initiatives and execution of ad hoc projects.
• Enhance a closer relationship with internal and other stakeholders

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma equivalent to NQF Level 6
• 3 - 4 years operations experience in the asset management industry

Knowledge and Skills

• Investment analysis 
• Relationship management
• Advanced Excel and MS Word skills (PC literacy tests may be conducted on MS Word and Excel packages)
• Working knowledge of Morningstar or other investment reporting tools is advantageous

Behavioural Competencies

• Flexible and Adaptable - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Manages Complexity - Demonstrated ability and proven record to make complex decisions.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned to organisational goals

Core Competencies

• Cultivates Innovation by creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
• Client Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results and meets deadlines, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resilience - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.