Analyst, Data Management & Valuations

Company Description Standard Bank Group is a premier financial services group focusing on Africa, and a pioneering participant on the global stage, presenting a wide range of career advancement possibilities, along with the opportunity to work with some of the industry's most ambitious and capable professionals. Our clients vary from individuals to enterprises of all dimensions, affluent families, and substantial multinational corporations and institutions. We are dedicated to fostering growth in Africa. We strive to bring genuine, substantial value to our clients and the communities we cater to, creating a tangible sense of purpose for you. Job Description You will be tasked with maintaining the Client Reference Data, Market reference data of financial instruments, and the valuation of these instruments. The investment classes applied include equity, fixed interest, derivatives, unit trusts, money market, and cash securities. The Client Reference Data, Market reference data, and valuation data will be retained in the Investment Administration and Custody systems. You will be in charge of performing data quality and integrity functions throughout all data sets, leading to precise regulatory reporting, portfolio compliance reporting, accurate reporting to Institutional Clients, and exact valuations. This also extends to understanding how incorrect pricing can result in discrepancies in the various daily reconciliations of portfolios and inaccurate client reference data maintenance. Understanding the impact of pricing across various financial instruments is crucial, as well as resolving client static data exceptions. Qualifications Qualifications: - BCom in Economics/Financial Management/Investment management/Accounting - CFA Level 1 will be a bonus - Diploma in Financial Services Operations is desirable Experience: - Investment operational experience - Wealth or Investment management operational experience - Previous experience in Data management - Ability to operate in a complex environment - Strong stakeholder engagement Additional Information Behavioral Competencies: - Articulating Information - Checking Details - Developing Expertise - Documenting Facts - Embracing Change - Examining Information - Exploring Possibilities - Following Procedures Technical Competencies: - Continuous Process Improvement - Data Analysis - Data Quality - Information Management - Product and Services Knowledge - Risk Awareness - Risk Management - Written Communication