What will you do?

Sanlam Private Wealth crafts customised investment portfolios for high net worth private clients, charitable institutions, trusts and corporate entities.


With assets under management and administration of more than R151 billion, we offer a comprehensive and integrated suite of wealth management solutions. These include equity, retirement and offshore investment portfolios, fiduciary and tax services, an equity-backed finance offering, a global stockbroking service and derivatives trading.


At Sanlam Private Wealth, our clients are at the core of everything we do. For this reason, we employ people with passion xe2x80x93 individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-energy environment.


Sanlam Private Wealth is part of the Sanlam Investments Group, a leading investment and wealth management business in South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia and Europe.


What will make you successful in this role?

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, validity, and operational compliance (where applicable) for all Finance Operations processes which includes income streams, flows, assets under management, portfolio management reports and other (Local / Offshore)
• Processing Local and Offshore fees and facilitation of the fees processes (loading, reconciliation, mandates etc)
• Reconciliation and analysis of fees and brokerage to ensure completeness / optimal profitability and report any exceptions.
• Processing and reconciling of income to fund managers / lisps (as applicable)
• Processing and reconciliation applicable commissions
• Compiling / implementing controls for the processing of revenue / expenses
• Support with valuation of internal and external portfolio management books as and when required.
• Processing and support of Portfolio Management processes
• Reconciliation of monthly recorded income, expenses, commission and accruals
• Loading and monitoring of fees on Revport system
• Management of fee reports and distribution to stakeholders
• Engagement with Internal and External audit as required
• Resolving/responding to queries
• Assist with testing of Finance Operations systems
• Assisting Head of Finance Operations with Ad-hoc task, initiative and projects

Qualification and Experience

• Financial qualifications with post audit article experience would be an advantage
• Experience within a financial services industry is essential
• Basic understanding of the Private Client business environment preferable
• Excellent MS Office skills- Excel [Advanced level]
• Exposure to valuations and modeling beneficial

Knowledge adn Skill

• Accuracy and attention to detail critical
• Ability to deal effectively and credibly with all stakeholders in both spoken and written format.
• Excellent organizational skills, a team-orientated attitude and the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Ability to work quickly and independently while meeting the required quality levels.
• Demonstration of living the companyxe2x80x99s values
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong service orientation towards all stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Strong numerical orientation
• Highly organized with a high level of customer focus
• Accurate and detail orientated
• Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach to work, clients and problem solving
• Learning agility and curiosity
• Assertive
• Motivated and target-driven
• Passionate about the ownership of results

Build a successful career with us

Wexe2x80x99re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future xe2x80x93 your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters xe2x80x93 Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office xe2x80x93 the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.


Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others


Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

• To be considered for the above opportunity please upload your detailed CV on or before 28 February 2024
• Please note that if you are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date your application has been unsuccessful

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity, and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.