Associate Investment Operations Analyst
About the Role:
Morningstar’s Investment Management South Africa is seeking an Associate Investment Operations Analyst to join our investment operations team. We are looking for an assertive, detail-oriented, self-starter who can work effectively in a highly collaborative team setting. In this role you will support with the day-to-day investment operations tasks. The ideal candidate has excellent organisation and time management skills, the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment. This position is based in our Cape Town office and reports to the Head of Operations, South Africa.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily tasks, including cash flow allocation processing, pre- and post-trade compliance checks, trade execution processing, and cash/position reconciliation.
Maintain model portfolios on multiple platforms.
Implement portfolio rebalances and reallocations, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
Generate daily, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reporting, including but not limited to NAV reporting, Factsheets, Commentary, AUM reporting, Client reporting.
Manage the fee calculation and invoicing process with the relevant parties.
Provide support with client and service provider onboarding, ensuring smooth integration into operations.
Provide support with managing and maintaining investment and operational databases and tools.
Take ownership of internal and external queries, resolving them promptly and effectively.
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service and maintain strong client and provider relationships.
Continuously assess and improve operational processes to mitigate risk and increase efficiency.
Update and maintain detailed documentation of procedures and workflows.
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant tertiary qualification and a passion for the financial services industry.
1 to 3 years’ experience in an Investment Operations or Fund Administration role preferred.
Sound understanding of the SA investment and platform industry.
Excel (including Macro/VBA) knowledge would be highly desirable.
Knowledge of Morningstar Direct, Tableau, and Salesforce is advantageous.
Key Competencies:
Comfortable working in a high-performance environment with a desire for continuous learning.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy a must have skill.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A dynamic, proactive team player with a positive attitude.
Strong problem-solving skills and a logical approach to complex issues.
If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.
Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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Welcome to Morningstar Investment Management South Africa! We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Associate Investment Operations Analyst to join our dynamic investment operations team based in the vibrant city of Cape Town. In this role, you’ll be a key player, managing day-to-day investment operations tasks that keep our processes running smoothly and efficiently. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are a self-starter ready to roll up your sleeves, you might just be the perfect fit! Your responsibilities will include processing cash flow allocations, conducting pre- and post-trade compliance checks, and executing trades with precision. You’ll also maintain model portfolios and implement rebalances, all while generating essential reports that inform our clients and stakeholders. At Morningstar, we value your insights; therefore, your role will include improving operational processes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks. The ideal candidate has a relevant tertiary qualification and a passion for financial services with 1 to 3 years’ experience in investment operations or fund administration. Strong Excel skills are a must, and familiarity with tools like Morningstar Direct and Salesforce is a bonus. If you’re ready to join a company that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth, then apply today to start your journey with us!
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