Risk Analyst

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** Risk Analyst, Manco
** Bellville, Cape Town
** Description
* * Fund Rock Collective Investments (Manco) is a Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) hosting platform for both hedge funds and unit trusts. The successful Risk candidate will form part of the risk management team within the Manco, where the role forms an integral part in fulfilling risk monitoring and reporting requirements.
** Job specification
** The role will focus on reporting, data analysis and risk support within the Manco environment, including:  
* Prepare and submit ASISA, SARB, Finswitch and Morningstar reporting, including instrument classification and asset allocation reporting.
* Produce SARB client-level reports, holdings reports and bi-annual SARB B16 submissions.
* Manage data uploads and data quality checks across reporting systems, including Moonfire.
* Monitor and investigate risk and compliance breaches, ensuring issues are addressed within agreed timelines.
* Prepare risk reporting for regulators, investors, management, the Audit & Risk Committee and the Board.
* Reconcile data between accounting, reporting and risk systems.
* Review fund reporting, including NAVs, TER calculations, income distributions and fund fact sheets.
* Assist with investment due diligence reviews, policy updates and the enhancement of risk controls and procedures.
* Support risk oversight and reporting in line with FSCA and other regulatory requirements.
* Work closely with internal teams, investment managers, trustees, custodians and other service providers to resolve queries and improve processes.
* Support operational, regulatory and project-related initiatives as required.
* Undertake other ad hoc duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be required to support the changing needs of the Manco and broader business
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* Skills Required:

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* * Formal qualification preferably in Finance, Accounting, Investments, or a related field.
* 2-3 years of current and relevant industry experience.
* Experience in Fund Accounting and/or the Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry would be advantageous.
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
* Ability to work with large datasets and identify issues or opportunities for improvement.
* Good understanding of financial markets, investments and risk-related reporting.
** The ideal candidate will:
*** Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and service providers.
* Be proactive, organised and solutions focused.
* Enjoy working with data and solving problems.
* Be comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
* Collaborate well within a team and take ownership of their work.
* Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow.  
** What you will get in return:
*** A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
* Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;  
** Additional information:
** We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability.  Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

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