Description:
A well established company based in Sandton is seeking a IT Operations Manger.
Duties:
IT Special Projects
• Designing a new SQL database and configuration for private markets
• Building a new Investor Portal for clients to access their portfolio in a meaningful way
• The role would include further projects across the Distribution Team (capital raising), Distribution Operations, Investment Teams, Investment Teams Operations and Central Operations.
IT Operations
• Candidate will play a critical role in overseeing IT operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and managing IT Risks. The IT day-to-day operations are outsourced to a third party. The role will include managing the output, performance, desk top support and other requirements expected of such service provider.
• Overseeing IT infrastructure, architecture, desktop support and network performance
• Identify, assess, and manage IT risks, including cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with best practices and standards
• Implement and monitor disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Monitor licenses, IT spend and procurement
Compliance
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory frameworks (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, FICA, FATCA)
• Develop, review, and update IT and compliance policies and procedures
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address compliance gaps
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide recommendations to leadership
• Manage the Internal Compliance Calendar for regular submissions to the regulator
Requirements:
Requirements:
• Degree educated with strong academic results in in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Law
• A financial background, commercial understanding and specifically experience in Asset Management will enhance the possibility of being appointed
• 5+ years' experience in IT operations, compliance, or a similar role within the financial services sector
• Strong project management experience with a proven ability to manage complex initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of IT risk, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with local and international service providers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Be able to research legal Acts and distil action outcomes and implement these
• May require the relevant Regulatory Examination (RE) qualifications in time
Competencies:
• Driven self-starter with a passion for both interpersonal engagement that wants to be a part of an entrepreneurial environment
• Strategic thinker and planner with high ambition
• Shows strong ownership/accountability and has a natural bias to action and the ability to run with tasks without the need for prior instruction
• Innovative and strategic
• Intelligent with an understanding
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Intrinsically motivated
• Tenacious, resilient and strong-willed
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence
• Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach to work, clients and problem-solving
• Desire to learn and with a deep sense of curiosity
• Ability to process and grow through constructive criticism
• Embraces challenges
• Passionate ownership of service results
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Computer Literacy:
MS Office (Outlook,Excel)
eFront (Advantageous)