Client Portfolio Analyst

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This role forms part of the Investment Management Client Team based in the Johannesburg office and also has a strong working relationship with the Investment Management Client Team in Cape Town. Other working relationships include general Stonehage Fleming Relationship Managers, external investment managers and linked investment service providers.

OVERALL PURPOSE

The primary purpose of the role is to support Portfolio Managers in Johannesburg to manage client investment portfolios by taking into account the client’s specific situation, the agreed mandate, the investment team’s views and preferred vehicles.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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

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COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS

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