Operations Assistant

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Asset Management Business (Metropolitan Cannon Asset Managers) is seeking to fill the below listed position with a dynamic, forward thinking achiever with expertise in the Fund Management field. If the position described below fits your skills and ambitions, we will be excited to hear from you.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer – The Operations Analyst will support multiple facets of the investment processes including administration and maintenance of funds in the Investment Management System, pricing of funds and portfolio performance evaluation.
PRIMARY Duties & Responsibilities

Accurate and timely pricing of unit trust funds on the investment management system.
Create and verify client performance files.
Timely resolution of trade settlement issue for all portfolios
Maintain portfolio accounting and trading systems and interface with all areas of the firm.
Continuously review the portfolio performance and make recommendations on needed improvements
Perform periodical portfolio evaluations and prepare related reports
Update and monitor the Investment management system for correctness of investment data
Perform timely and accurate electronic reconciliation of systems to custodial records
Prepare monthly and other adhoc portfio reports and provide a business analysis of the same
Resolve trade settlement issues in a timely manner.
Identify workflow/system improvements and work with line manager to enact change.
Deliver on service level agreements and assist in the general oversight and management of client strategies
Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field
Professional qualification in ICIFA, CPA/ ACCA
Over 5 years’ experience in Investment operations preferably in Fund management setup
Fund accounting or pricing experience is an added advantage
Good understanding of Fund investment and operations principles and practices in Kenya

Required skills and Competencies

Strong analytical and detailed-oriented aptitude with a high degree of accuracy
Good in relationship building
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to forward their cover letter, curriculum vitae and relevant academic testimonials via email only to jobs@metcannon.co.ke by 30th Sept 2021.Due to the numerous responses we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

jobs@metcannon.co.ke