Operations Analyst: Discretionary Fund Management

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Job Description

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Symmetry is a business in build mode, evolving, growing, and redefining what investment solutions should look like.
To support the Head of Operations at Symmetry DFM in managing the full spectrum of operational, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities of the Financial Services Provider (FSP). The role is responsible for overseeing end‑to‑end investment operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of investment data, and supporting effective risk management aligned with regulatory and internal standards. This position is critical to maintaining operational integrity, enabling scalable and efficient processes, and supporting strategic initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment Operations

• Trade Lifecycle Management: Daily cash management, trade processing, reconciliations, and settlements, including ad hoc model portfolio restructures and LISP rebalances.
• Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of investment data across all operational and reporting systems.

Reporting, Compliance and Risk

• Reporting & Compliance: Preparation and review of fund fact sheets, monthly reporting, and ongoing regulatory alignment.
• Risk & Controls: Support the implementation and monitoring of internal controls and risk frameworks, ensuring appropriate documentation, governance, and audit trails.
• Mandate & AML Oversight: Support the understanding, monitoring, and management of mandate compliance and AML requirements.

Stakeholder & Product Support

• Stakeholder Engagement: Respond to operational queries from LISPs, MANCOs, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Onboarding & Product Support: Assist with the onboarding of new products, mandates, and investment solutions.

Process & Systems

• Process Improvement: Contribute to automation initiatives, process optimisation, and workflow enhancements to support scalability and efficiency.
• System Participation: Participate in system testing, upgrades, and implementation initiatives as required.

These responsibilities offer an overview and a general outline of the role and are not exhaustive.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• A disciplined, self‑motivated individual with a strong focus on deadlines and delivery.
• Extensive technical and/or business experience with a proven track record of innovation, execution, and performance.
• A Finance or Commerce degree at Honours level or equivalent experience, with strong technical capability in investment operations and/or prior experience within a Discretionary Fund Management environment.
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ investment operations experience within the Asset Management industry.
• Strong understanding of the full trade lifecycle and settlement processes.
• Familiarity with platforms and systems such as Morningstar, StyleAdvisor, LISP platforms, and DFM functionality.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including data modelling, validation, and pivoting; experience in reporting and analytics.
• Sound knowledge of the South African regulatory framework, including CISCA, Regulation 28, and ASISA standards.

Skills

Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Calendar Coordination, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Digital Literacy, Executing Plans, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review

Competencies

Decision QualityDirects WorkEnsures AccountabilityManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesPlans and AlignsTech Savvy

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

12 April 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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