System and platform providers (Bloomberg, Morningstar etc)
 COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Â
Microsoft Packages with Excel at an Advanced level
Bloomberg AIM would be a distinct advantage.
Morningstar, Fundamental, HIPORT and other fund/portfolio administration systems would be a distinct advantage
KPA/STRATEGIC BUSINESS DELIVERABLES: Â
Portfolio Reconciliation. Reconciling SA domiciled funds and portfolios on Bloomberg AIM making use of the BaseSigma as reconciliation tool. Including but limited to:
Daily FX margin adjustments
Daily Cash Balance Recons (BDS/CCMS)
Daily Portfolio Recons to MAV
Hand Pricing of Instruments (Weekly & adhoc)
Report generation & confirmations to CAM
Processing Cash Transfer Instructions
Monitoring Mutual Fund Trades on BBG console
BaseSigma maintenance
Corporate Action Processing
Query Resolution
Update data files for uploading
Timely distribution. Communicate availability to the CAM/PMs
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Portfolio Reconciliation. Reconciling SA domiciled funds and portfolios on Bloomberg AIM making use of the BaseSigma as reconciliation tool. Including but limited to:
Daily FX margin adjustments
Daily Cash Balance Recons (BDS/CCMS)
Daily Portfolio Recons to MAV
Hand Pricing of Instruments (Weekly & adhoc)
Report generation & confirmations to CAM
Processing Cash Transfer Instructions
Monitoring Mutual Fund Trades on BBG console
BaseSigma maintenance
Corporate Action Processing
Query Resolution
Update data files for uploading
Timely distribution. Communicate availability to the CAM/PMs
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Trade and General Portfolio Administration. Executing trades (all instrument types) & cash transfer instructions received from the investment team ensuring best and timely execution. Monitoring compliance with investment guidelines. Asist with the opening of accounts with newly appointed segregated/sub portfolio managers. Providing general administration support to the client's Asset Management and Peregrine Administration Services
Receive and confirm trades/cash transfer instructions
Compile instruction for signoff where applicable
Instruct and ensure receipt
File and update trade register
Update operational calendar with relevant pending trades
Information gathering
Opening of various accounts and account types
Follow up with suppliers
Regular feedback to manager
Dealing with a daily and adhoc queries
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Cash Management.
Monitor cash levels in Current accounts.
Monitor flows (inflows/outflows/transactions)
Place excess cash in Current accounts on Call with banks
Withdraw from Call when required so ensure liquidity
Ensure compliance at all times (Using Credit Rating & Compliance tool)
Open call accounts with new Banks
Maintain active accounts & relationship with banks
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Producing various reports such as CAM Review Report, H4 Board report, Monthly UT cash flow report, Periodic reporting of portfolio holdings, returns and net flows, Updating CKC daily with UT Prices
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Calculations & Data Input ; Perform TIC (TER + TC) Calculation Checks and submit via Finswitch, Money Market Rate Calculation and BBG Update:
Data sourcing & verification
Populate TER Sheets
Data verification and checking for reasonability
Request sign-off
Publish onto Finswitch
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Reporting: JSE and Bloomberg Data Licence Queries and adhoc Bloomberg admin queries.
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Assist compliance officer in investigating and correcting compliance breaches.
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Section 42 Transfers. Ensure successful transfer of private client portfolio shares to our Collective Investment Schemes.
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Assist Fund Operations Manager in ad-hoc project work or resolving ad hoc queries if required.
Assist with the Financial year external and audit and respond to audit queries if required.