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Job Location drjobs

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and detail-oriented Fixed Income Analyst to join a dynamic asset management team. This role is designed to support the fixed income function by ensuring that systems are accurately maintained reports are consistently updated and key credit and operational processes are effectively executed.


Although this is considered an entry-level role the successful candidate will form an integral part of the fixed income team and will gain exposure to portfolio construction credit research and investment decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Report Preparation:
    • Run daily system updates to ensure that investment positions are accurately reflected on internal dashboards.
    • Identify and escalate system issues or inconsistencies as needed.
    • Maintain and update spreadsheets and charts (linked to Reuters and other platforms) for internal use.
    • Run monthly attribution reports and coordinate outputs with Portfolio Managers.
    • Generate ad hoc reports (e.g. holdings and exposures) when required.
    • Review daily portfolio activity and flag any unexpected movements.
  • Bookovers:
    • Execute bond bookovers between portfolios based on the Portfolio Managers instructions.
    • Identify eligible bonds and complete transactions using internal systems.
  • Credit Reporting:
    • Prepare credit reports with guidance from the portfolio team based on company-reported data.
    • Analyse financial information extract key points and compile standardised credit reports.
    • Maintain an up-to-date record of credit reviews for all current and upcoming investments.
    • Take ownership of timelines to ensure reports remain relevant and accurate.
  • Additional Responsibilities:
    • Provide business support to other departments as needed.
    • Participate in internal meetings and assist with preparation where required.
    • Contribute to due diligence documentation for underlying investments.
    • Collaborate with IT on system maintenance testing and enhancements.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • BCom Degree or equivalent in Finance Economics Investment Management or Accounting essential
  • Knowledge of bonds investments or asset management processes advantageous
  • Any relevant work or internship experience in financial services preferred but not required

Skills & Competencies:

  • Understanding of bonds fixed income markets and basic economics
  • Familiarity with credit processes and corporate financial reporting
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills
  • Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable with data-driven tasks

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly. For more finance jobs please visit


If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance!

For more information contact:
Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant



Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

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