Fund Operations Finance Associate

Overview

About us:

Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with R3,5 trillion
* of assets under management.

Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One.

Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.

* as at 30 September 2025

Ninety One is an equal opportunities employer. Our imperative is to attract and retain the best talent by providing a corporate environment where people from varying backgrounds can develop professionally and build a rewarding career.

The Support Hub team consists of 6 members globally supporting 1200+ staff across various offices globally. This team provides a high level of personable onsite and remote technical service to the entire firm working closely with the various IT teams and external vendors to ensure a stable, efficient, and positive user experience for our end users.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, and driven individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of taking initiative and finding innovative solutions. Customer service orientation is paramount, and we are looking for someone who is constantly seeking ways to improve our service to the firm.

• Deliver responsive and effective 1st/2nd line support for software, hardware, and core applications via Service Now, Microsoft Teams, walk-ups, or phone.
• Accurately log and manage incidents and service requests, maintaining detailed records in line with ITIL best practices.
• Provide clear, user-friendly communication and technical guidance to end-users of varying technical abilities.
• Maintain and update tickets with relevant progress notes and status updates.
• Own incidents from initial report to resolution, ensuring minimal handovers and timely follow-ups.
• Prioritize and manage multiple open cases, escalating as needed with full context and troubleshooting steps taken.
• Use tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, and Service Now Virtual Agent to streamline tasks and improve user experience.
• Proactively diagnose and resolve issues, leveraging logs and monitoring tools to prevent repeat incidents.
• Collaborate with internal technical and product teams to resolve complex or systemic issues.
• Maintain real-time communication with users during incidents to ensure a positive and transparent support experience.
• Contribute to and update the knowledge base to enable user self-help and team learning.
• Analyze support trends to identify recurring issues, suggesting process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Perform user administration tasks: password resets, AD group updates, etc.
• Participate in on-call and after-hours support on a rotational basis.
• Promote self-service portals and digital adoption, educating users on best practices.
• Uphold company policies regarding data security, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Share knowledge, mentor team members, and promote a collaborative team culture.

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in IT support, Service Desk or IT Service Management with a focus on remote support and high-volume requests.
• ITIL knowledge and experience applying ITSM best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for software, hardware and cloud environments, supporting users remotely across different locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11, Azure, Intune, One Drive, Sharepoint and Teams.
• Knowledge of IT asset and application management, including Citrix, Bloomberg, Fact Set, Think Folio or Charles River.
• Experience with IT security tools such as Mimecast, anti-virus solution and endpoint security platforms.
• Experience with endpoint monitoring tools (e.g. Sys Track) for proactive troubleshooting and automation.
• Service Now expertise - administration, configuration, development, workflows, automation and integrations
• Excellent communication skills – clear, proactive and user focused support.
• Tech-first mindset, embracing AI and automation driven tools like Power Apps, Microsoft Copilot.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, evolving IT environment

• A client focused and collaborative approach.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.
• Driven by results.
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously seek out opportunities for development

Ninety One is an equal opportunities employer. #LI-DNI