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.

Responsibilities

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
Investment related postgraduate qualification (or studying towards) such as CFP or CFA advantageous
2-3 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