Team Leader - Trade Operations

Apex Group

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Apex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda 2003, is a global financial services provider. With 85 offices in 42 countries worldwide and 10,000 employees upon the close of announced acquisitions, Apex delivers and extensive range of services to asset managers, capital markets, private clients and family offices. The Group has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry; including fund services, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depository, custody and super ManCo services, business services including HR and Payroll and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory service for private companies.Apex Group includes FundRock, LRI and European Depository Bank. Fund administration is where our business started and the cornerstone of our offering. Our current asset under administration is $3 trillion and continues to grow globally.An opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader â Trade Operations to join our Apex Cape Town office, based in Mowbray.Summary of the positionThe role of the Team Leader â Trade Operations is the management of the teams responsible for trade capturing, trade matching and transitions.Outline of main duties and responsibilitiesManagement:

Monitoring of service delivery by the teams in terms of SLA and managing clientsâ expectations regarding deliverables;
The management of each individual team memberâs performance and ensuring that output is of a high quality at all times;
The management and co-ordination of team deliverables relating to projects and new client/fund onboarding;
Providing mentorship and motivation to staff and ensuring that appropriate knowledge sharing and skills training is given;
Empower the respective team leaders to manage the delivery of daily tasks of their teams;
Responsibility for resolving issues that have been escalated by the team leaders;
Review processes periodically and ensure smooth operation of the function;
Align the teamâs strategy and KPIs to that of Investment Operations and the broader Traditional Funds Services strategy

Risk Management:

Responsibility for managing risk in the Trade Settlements team activities by reviewing processes and ensuring that adequate controls are in place to mitigate risk;
Assessing opportunities for improved efficiencies and reduced overhead in existing processes, including new technologies and tools;

Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong working relationships with external clients regarding matters pertaining to Trade Operation activities.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal operations teams regarding matters pertaining to Trade Operations
Ensure that an SLA is in place and adhered to with external and internal clients
Work closely with the Client Management and Service Delivery teams to ensure clients receive the optimal service levels

Skills and experience requiredThe successful candidate will:

B.Com or similar tertiary business study and at least 3-5 years experience in Asset Management portfolio administration;
Strong Asset Management knowledge and experience, especially in trade matching/confirmations;
Sound knowledge and experience of back office administration processes;
A good understanding of portfolio management processes and trading lifecycles;
Strong people management skills and a proven ability to empower teams for the best possible output;
Candidate needs to possess very strong communication skills (written & verbal);
Confident & enthusiastic, and have a structured approach to work;
Ability to work in a pressurised environment;

Reporting structureThe Team Leader - Trade Operations will report to the Manager- Trade Operations.

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