Investment Optimisation Analyst (Contract to Perm)
Claremont, Cape Town
Market-related
Become the driver of efficiency and innovation in investment operations!
Is this you?
You have strong mathematical and computational skills with a keen eye for optimising workflows and automating processes. You thrive in investment or asset management environments and have a proactive, solution-driven mindset. Your ability to work cross-functionally across operations and investment teams sets you apart, and you enjoy using technical tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
In this role, you’ll focus on streamlining processes within the Operations and Investment teams. You’ll automate routine tasks, particularly in Excel workbooks and reporting systems, to improve accuracy and efficiency. You’ll build macros, identify inefficiencies, and enhance internal and external deliverables. Additionally, you’ll optimise trading processes, improving controls and ensuring the seamless execution of trades and investment reporting. Your work will directly impact operational performance, allowing the teams to focus on strategic decision-making.
Where you’ll be doing it
Our client is a well-established and highly respected niche investment firm based in Claremont, Cape Town. With a strong track record in delivering innovative investment solutions, they are known for their dynamic and analytical approach to asset management. The organisation fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to join a team where innovation and efficiency are at the core of their operational strategy. They are a boutique asset manager with 19 people in the company which means you will get to interact in all areas of operations. You will be fully office based in Claremont.
What you’ll need
You’ll need a degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. With no less than 5 years of experience in operations or technical support in an investment or asset management environment, you bring a strong analytical skillset and problem-solving ability. Proficiency in VBA, Power BI, and Python is preferred, as these tools will be instrumental in driving process improvements and automation. You need to have the confidence to lead projects so execute improvements so your communication skills need to be top notch.
What you’ll get
This is a 6-month contract role with the potential for permanent placement, it’s up to you to prove your value add and make yourself irreplaceable. You’ll be working onsite in a collaborative and professional environment, where your contributions will be highly valued. The salary is negotiable based on your experience, and this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-established investment firm.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Claudette on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to c (dot) [Email Address Removed]
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Desired Skills:
- Operations
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree