Investment Solutions Operations Specialist

Job Description,

Who we are:

PPS Investments is part of the PPS Group, which for over 8 decades has been the trusted financial partner for graduate professionals in South Africa. Unlike a company that is listed on a stock exchange, PPS belongs to its members and operates under the ethos of mutuality. This means that qualifying members can exclusively share in the profits of the Group, through the unique PPS Profit-Share Account.

PPS Investments exists to create and grow the wealth of graduate professionals and their families to live the lives they want in a world worth living in. We offer diversified and flexible investment solutions that are mutually beneficial to our clients in the long run because we believe that success is better shared.

Purpose Of The Job

The Investment Solutions Operations Manager is responsible for the seamless execution of investment solutions, ensuring they are delivered efficiently to Discretionary Fund Managers, Advisers and Investors. They oversee processes, technologies, and teams to support investment strategies on internal and external platforms, manage risks, and ensure compliance for the PPS Investments Solutions offering.

, Requirements,

Ideal Qualifications And Knowledge

• Bachelors degree in business management / economics / Investments or similar essential
• Knowledge of financial services industry; investments /LISP/ Asset Management environment
• Knowledge of financial markets and investment products.
• Experience with investment operations technologies.
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge.

Ideal Experience

• 5 years experience in a similar role is essential
• Oversight of the end-to-end operational capability for a CAT II and CAT IIA FSP.

Competencies And Ideal Personality Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Project management skills.

Systems Knowledge

• Proficient in the MS Office suite
• Asset management software

, Duties and Responsibilities,

• Implementation: Ensure timely and accurate implementation of investment solutions strategies on internal and external platforms.
• Process Management:Optimises and implements processes for investment operations, including trade implementation and reporting.
• Risk Management:Identifies, mitigates, and manages operational risks associated with investments.
• Compliance:Ensures adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Technology:Manages and integrates technology platforms to support investment operations.
• Reporting:Prepares and analyses reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Team Management:May lead and supervise a team of investment operations professionals.
• Client Relations:Maintains communication and relationships with clients.
• Project Management: May lead or support various operational projects.