Operations Specialist

Exceptional opportunity for a dynamic Operations Specialist who has settlements experience. This role supports the dealing desks with local and global settlements, private client administration and post trade support activities. Preference for candidates who have written and passed JSE  and RPE exams, but willing to consider candidates still pursuing these.

 

 Responsibilities: 

• Run settlement function of  Equity, Derivative and Bond Trades, follow relevant exchange Rules and Directives
• Verify implemented procedures and action settlement of all transactions follow relevant exchange Rules and Directives
• Advise relevant exchange of issue that potentially may impact on settlement of a transaction
• Liaise with Settlement Authority of  relevant exchange, ensure efficient and timely settlement of all transactions
• Check processing of journals, cash payments and receipts 
• Reconcile Net Settlements schedules to Bank Statements, and BDA
• Solve external and internal queries relating to trades from brokers, clients and custodians
• Maintain solid client and stakeholder relationships, ensure any issues are identified and resolved 
• Liaise with trade support team,monitor daily post trade settlements for international equity trades and escalate
• Update metrics concerning settlements and post trade activities
• Check that trades are matched between client and stakeholder
• Trading Desk Allocations
• Manage Private Client trading instructions and reporting with trading desk
• Compile of incident reports
• Manage and document business processes and Standard Operating Procedures
• Liaise with Compliance Officer ensure Compliance with legislation, Exchange Rules and Directives, taxation

Requirements: 

• Minimum of a completed BCom, B.Compt or similar equivalent
• Must have 3-5 years’ experience in investments, stockbroking or financial markets operations
• Must have previous Settlements experience both local and international and a solid understanding of financial instruments 
• Proficient in Excel, Accounting & Exchange Systems,Mecras, BDA 

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful for this particular role. Please do though continue to follow us online and apply for suitable opportunities.

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