Administrator - Trade Operations

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Administrator – Trade Operations

Location - Cape Town

Description

The Trade Operation team is responsible for the accurate & timely trade capture and confirmation of all client trades to the counterparty alignments and the instruction of settlement to the relevant custodians.

Job specification

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Accountability for the trade capture, transition trade file loading, matching and settlement of transactions executed in all Global markets.
• Day-to-day trade operation for all in terms of SLA and managing clients’ expectations regarding deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, custodians and counterparties to ensure all trade settlement processes are completed in a timely manner.
• Accountable for investigation and resolution of unmatched trade transactions or failing trades.
• Ensure transition transactions have integrated and are in sync in respect of the nominal and cash values per the trade files for asset transfers and take-on’s.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external & internal clients regarding matters pertaining to Trade Operation activities.
• Provide support to the leadership team.
• Ensure market changes are implemented effectively.
• Perform ad-hoc project and assignment when required.

Skills Required

• B. Com or similar tertiary business study and at least 2 years’ experience in Asset Management portfolio administration.
• Sound knowledge and experience of back-office administration processes.
• Experience with trade matching engines, preferably OMGEO.
• Familiar with custodian and broker business operations
• A good understanding of portfolio management processes and trading lifecycles.
• The candidate needs to possess very strong communication skills (written & verbal).
• Confident & enthusiastic and have a structured approach to work.
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
• Training and development opportunities

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, color, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.