Senior Specialist - Middle Office
Description
Senior Specialist – Middle Office – Cape Town
Summary of the position
The Senior Specialist - Middle Office will be responsible for all aspects relating to the delivery for the start of day portfolio and reporting validation; system reconciliation; and client query support & resolution to specific clients. The Senior Specialist - Middle Office will combine their operational capabilities from all administrational departments into one function, while demonstrating a client focused ethos.
Outline of main duties and responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role will be:
- Be responsible for the validation, correction and dissemination of revised reporting for portfolios which are priced through overnight batches;
- Deliver high standards of service quality to specific clients in accordance with agreed external and internal Service Level Agreements;
- Maintain and develop strong and trusted relationships within the different operational teams and maintain a high standard of quality output;
- Develop and maintain strong and trusted relationships with clients;
- Be open to non-standard working hours as the team will need to operate from 04h30 am as well as on Saturday mornings and public holiday mornings;
- Demonstrate technical and interpersonal skills;
- Work closely with managers and senior managers across all operational areas ensuring a seamless end to end operational model;
Skills and experience required
The successful candidate will:
- 3-5 years’ work experience in Asset Administration, and a minimum of Bachelor’s degree;
- Solution orientated & strong problem solving skills;
- Practical hands-on approach and the ability to ‘get things done’;
- Strong business acumen with excellent numeracy and a logical and analytical approach;
- Strong technical knowledge of the Apex processes with a good understanding of the upstream and downstream impact and risks;
Critical competencies for success:
- Acts with a ‘one firm’ mentality, ensuring first class delivery and client service on a holistic basis;
- Consistent excellent performance;
- Dedicated to meeting the internal and external deadlines;
- Acts with the client in mind;
- Ability to work in fast moving environment;
- Embraces complexity to deliver simplicity and value;
- Strong Communication skills (written and verbal);
- Ability to work across operational areas, without a ‘silo’ mentality;
- Flexibility to work based on operational requirements, which may result in non-standard working hours.
Personal characteristics:
- Reliable;
- Team player;
- Hard worker;
- Accountable;
- Motivated
Reporting structure
The Senior Specialist – Middle Office will report to the Manager – Middle Office
Remuneration level
Remuneration will be market related and commensurate with experience and seniority. In addition, the successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package and be eligible to participate in the firm-wide discretionary bonus scheme.
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