Introduction Multi-national wealth management company entrusted with the management, fiduciary oversight and administration of in excess of US$150bn. Represented in 14 countries and a strong presence in S.A. Description WORKING RELATIONSHIPS This role forms part of the Investment Management Team based in the Johannesburg office and also has a strong working relationship with the Investment team in Cape Town. Other working relationships include general Relationship Managers, external investment managers and linked investment service providers. OVERALL PURPOSE The primary purpose of the role is to support Portfolio Managers in Johannesburg to manage client investment portfolios by taking the client's specific situation, the agreed mandate and the investment team's views and preferred vehicles into account. The portfolio analyst will have a close working relationship with the Investment team. PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Portfolio Management Ensure proper take-on of new clients, collecting FICA and liaising with client service team Conducts suitability assessment of clients and analysis of client affairs (fact find) Prepare new client reviews and proposals Prepare and oversee client implementation plans Maintain and update client lists, provide tax statements when requested and calculate expected CGT Prepare cash flow forecasts using expected investment returns and cash needs Ongoing monitoring of client portfolios - preparing trade recommendations and rebalancing of portfolios when necessary Attend client meetings, prepare meeting packs, notes and minutes Prepare feedback to general client queries and ad hoc investment analysis requests Check monthly and quarterly reports and liaise with reporting team on requirements Reconcile and audit client reports Prepare quarterly commentary on client portfolios Assist with any ad hoc requests and general administration involved in maintaining client portfolios and files Trading and execution support Take responsibility to ensure all trades are executed accurately and timeously Investigate trading queries Compliance & Risk Management Ensure that client files are properly set-up and maintained Ensure clients adhere to approved fund manager list, asset allocation targets & limits Maintain record of client advice QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Business, Economics or Investment related degree, preferably with Honors degree Investment related postgraduate qualification (or studying towards) such as CFP or CFA advantageous 4-6 years of relevant experience in the finance / investment industry SKILLS Strong general investment knowledge critical, i.e. economy, financial markets, asset classes and portfolio management with a keen interest in investments MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook) Excellent written and verbal communication skills A track record of overall integrity Strong attention to detail and Good relationship management skills Proficient in speaking Afrikaans COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS Planning & Organizing: Schedules & manages workload effectively, thinks ahead, sets plans to achieve goals Teamwork: Supports & works towards team goals, shares information, is helpful & co-operative, works effectively with people outside immediate team and within the wider group Communication skills: Communicates clearly and concisely, listens effectively, written communication is well presented Client orientated: Understands and satisfies client needs at all times, takes full responsibility & accountability for all client matters including delegated tasks, is able to work with a sophisticated client base Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates required technical investment knowledge and keeps technical knowledge up to date Problem solving & Decision making: Considers the wider consequences of each decision, gathers and analyses information to find creative solutions Research & analysis Skills: Displays analytical, objective and thorough approach to information gathering, considers and questions all scenarios and identifies the most important factors, presents analysis in a clear manner reaching logical conclusions Profile The suitable candidate has minimum 4 years' experience in investment and portfolio planning/analysis and financial planning, with a related degree and either CFA or CPA. Must have experience in dealing with high nett worth individual candidates. Proficiency in Afrikaans is required. We offer Opportunity to work with world class Investment Managers, dealing with UHNW individuals in a global and award-winning company. Flexi-hours and a hybrid working environment. Competitive salary, annual bonus, retirement fund contributions, study support Apply Now

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