Senior Administrator - Trade Operations

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Senior Administrator - Trade Operations

Cape Town

Role Summary  

The Foreign Trade Operations team is responsible for the accurate & timely confirmation of all international trades to the counterparty alignments and the instruction of settlement to the relevant custodians.

The Role & Key Responsibilities: 

• Accountability for the matching and settlement of transactions executed in all Global markets 

• Day-to-day settlement operation for a portfolio of clients in terms of SLA and managing clients’ expectations regarding deliverables. 

• Liaise with custodians and counterparties to ensure all trade settlement processes are completed in a timely manner. 

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external & internal clients regarding matters pertaining to Trade Operation activities. 

• Follow up market players for any exception item. 

• Ensure market changes are implemented effectively. 

• Perform ad-hoc project and assignment when required. 

• Assessing opportunities for improved efficiencies and reduced overhead in existing processes, including new technologies and tools. 

Skills Required: 

• B.Com or similar tertiary business study and at least 5 years’ experience in Asset Management portfolio administration. 

• Sound knowledge and experience of back-office administration processes. 

• Experience with trade matching engines, preferably OMGEO. 

• Familiar with custodian and broker business operations 

• A good understanding of portfolio management processes and trading lifecycles. 

• The candidate needs to possess very strong communication skills (written & verbal). 

• Confident & enthusiastic and have a structured approach to work. 

• Ability to work in a pressurized environment. 

What you will get in return: 

• A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory 

• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline. 

• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly. 

• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile, and global marketing team. 

• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference. 

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.