The Role
Support AI initiatives by developing LLM-based agents, workflows, and automation tools using Python, SQL, Databricks, Power BI, and Excel. Analyze business processes, improve data quality and lineage, and implement controls for AI-generated outputs. Contribute to risk and performance reporting while validating portfolio, benchmark, and market data. The role requires strong analytical ability, curiosity, attention to data integrity, and effective collaboration in a hybrid investment environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Hybrid | Job ID: J107270
About our client:
With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of investing with care and seeks out top achievers who are looking to redefine and shape the future of the investment industry. Our client holds a firm belief that their work goes beyond financial gains and numbers, recognising the impact of their actions on the lives and futures of those they serve. With a specialised focus on emerging markets and a passion for Africa and China, our client offers independent advice, analysis, and reporting services to a diverse range of asset owners, investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, service providers, and brokers.
What you will be doing:
- Support team AI initiatives and collaborate on process improvements.
- Identify and implement automation and technology advancements to drive efficiency.
- Develop AI agents, workflows, and tools using LLMs, Databricks, SQL, Python, Power BI, and Excel for reporting and data validation.
- Analyse business processes to pinpoint problems, risks, and opportunities for mapping and documentation.
- Build robust checks, controls, and testing procedures for AI-generated outputs before client delivery.
- Improve data quality, lineage, and technical specifications for portfolio, benchmark, and market data.
What our client is looking for:
- A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, etc.).
- Certifications in machine learning, statistics, financial modelling or data engineering are beneficial.
- 1 - 3 years of experience in AI tools, LLM-based workflows, automation, or coding projects, including demonstrable project implementation.
- Background or exposure to investment, risk, or performance data is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with SQL, cloud data platforms like Databricks, and related analytics technologies.
- Support the Analytics Team by identifying, implementing, and managing AI-enabled solutions to improve risk and performance reporting.
- Contribute to broader AI and automation projects across the business as required.
- Demonstrates high curiosity, fast learning capabilities, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, organized approach.
- Safeguards the integrity of sensitive client data while handling large quantities of portfolio and market information.
- Exercises a healthy skepticism toward AI outputs, ensuring rigorous testing and validation before relying on results.
- Communicates clearly, manages time effectively under pressure, and consistently meets deadlines.
- Works well both independently and collaboratively while embracing the team's culture and commitment to deadlines.
For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers
Requirements
AI, LLM, Python, SQL, Databricks, Automation, Data Validation, Risk Reporting, Investment, Analytics, Machine Learning
Skills Required
- 1–3 years of experience with AI tools, LLM-based workflows, automation, or coding projects, including demonstrable project implementation
- Familiarity with SQL, Databricks, and related analytics technologies
- Relevant tertiary degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
- Certifications in machine learning, statistics, financial modelling, or data engineering
- Background or exposure to investment, risk, or performance data
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, collaboration, and deadline-management skills
- Ability to safeguard sensitive client data and rigorously test and validate AI outputs
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The Company
What We Do
Parvana is an IT recruitment agency specializing in connecting top tech talent with leading companies in South Africa and the UK, focusing on software development, finance, and telecommunications.
