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Head of Custody & Trustee Operations

Salary:
Market Related

Location:
South Africa: Johannesburg

Duration:
Permanent

Consultant:
Mike Atter

JobRef:
sa216780

Tel:
011 783 3570

Date posted:
2010/06/30


My client is looking for a Head: Custody & Trustee Operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong individual to join a high profile and very profitable team liaising across all areas of the investment bank.
Your responsibilities will include:

Key business face-off providing strategic direction and leading a team of approx 50 people responsible for operational functions across all asset classes, which includes inter alia:

• Settlements
• Corporate Actions
• Collateral Management
• Client Valuations
• EFT Processing and reconciliations
• Fund Accounting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Exchange Traded Fund Administration

Key leadership/managerial responsibilities:

• Staff recruitment, training and development
• Maintenance and improvement of general control environment
• Liaison with internal and external auditors
• Sound knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, and the Pensions Fund Act.
• Solid understanding of the financial drivers within and Custodial and Trustee operational area.
• Fund accounting, both in terms of CISCA and the Pensions Fund Act.
• Client and Industry knowledge
• Ability to coordinate activities across various functions
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership

The successful candidate will possess:

• Minimum of 10 years experience within the Securities Services operational environment, including an in-depth knowledge of custodial, trustee and value added securities services.
• Strong Industry knowledge and networks.

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply online or contact Mike Atter at Robert Walters on +27(0)11 783 3570 or mike.atter@robertwalters.com
‘UK based candidates call Shannon-Leigh McConnell on +44(0)2075098809 or email on Shannon.McConnell@RobertWalters.com’