Senior Analyst Investment Review Services

at  Colonial First State

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.

YOUR CAPABILITY AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience within a Custodian or an Investment Manager in an operational or risk and compliance capacity plus 2+ years of post-trade compliance experience
• Advanced knowledge of Investment Markets, Corporate Actions, OTC instruments, trade settlements, cash management and/or valuations.
• Detailed knowledge and/or practical experience in conducting oversight/due diligence on outsourced service providers.
• Previous experience with using SimCorp Dimension would be preferred.
• Strong influencing, communication and presentation skills
• Experience in relationship management within a Custodian/Investment Manager.
• Good communicator (written and oral) with good interpersonal skills
• Eye for detail and willingness to tackle issues beyond the square as requiredStrong analytical skills

• Ongoing Operational Due Diligence of Investment Managers including onsite visits and report writing.
• Effective and timely delivery of post trade compliance with internal investment guidelines, mandates, and other policies.
• Analysis, investigation, and management of risk matters identified through to rectification with the business as appropriate.
• Oversight of Investment Managers regarding risk, compliance and operational obligations.
• Conduct ad-hoc reviews on external investment managers to manage risks and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure successful onboarding of investment managers/funds by working closely with business stakeholders, custodians, and external manager.
• Preparation of management reporting and KPI statistics.Assist with special projects that are undertaken by the company from time to time.