Asset Manager Jobs

As an Asset Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the investment portfolios of clients or organizations. Your responsibilities may include developing investment strategies, analyzing financial data, managing risks, and maximizing returns on investments. Asset Managers typically work in finance, investment firms, real estate, or wealth management companies. With a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $150,000 per year (varying based on experience and location), this role offers promising career growth opportunities. To excel in this field, it is essential to have strong analytical skills, knowledge of financial instruments, and the ability to adapt to changing market trends and regulations. As an Asset Manager, you can expect a dynamic work environment that requires attention to detail, critical thinking, and excellent communication skills.

About this role

Job Description

The Payments and Settlements Officer is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, including payments, fund transfers, settlements, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial instruments, settlement cycles, and regulatory requirements within the asset management industry. This role involves working closely with internal teams, custodians, financial institutions, and counterparties to maintain efficient cash flow management while ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational guidelines. This position requires expertise in payment execution, fund transfers, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring seamless financial operations and mitigating risks in transactions.

Qualifications

First Degree in any related discipline
1-2 years post-NYSC experience
Experience in a financial services is an added advantage
Experience in payments, settlements, or financial operations within the asset management or banking sector. Knowledge of relevant industry sector; Financial Reporting; Audit; Advanced and Basic Microsoft office skills

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Checking Things
Convincing People
Embracing Change
Establishing Rapport
Exploring Possibilities
Generating Ideas
Interpreting Data
Meeting Timescales
Pursuing Goals
Seizing Opportunities
Team Working
Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Customer and Client Focused Innovation
Cross and Up-Selling
Payment Processing
Product and Services Knowledge
Product Knowledge (Consumer Banking)
Risk Identification

About Standard Bank Group

The Standard Bank group is a leading financial services provider that supports Africa’s growth and development.

Team

Jason Marsden

Job Description

Qualifications

First Degree in any related discipline
1-2 years post-NYSC experience
Experience in a financial services is an added advantage
Experience in payments, settlements, or financial operations within the asset management or banking sector. Knowledge of relevant industry sector; Financial Reporting; Audit; Advanced and Basic Microsoft office skills

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Checking Things
Convincing People
Embracing Change
Establishing Rapport
Exploring Possibilities
Generating Ideas
Interpreting Data
Meeting Timescales
Pursuing Goals
Seizing Opportunities
Team Working
Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Customer and Client Focused Innovation
Cross and Up-Selling
Payment Processing
Product and Services Knowledge
Product Knowledge (Consumer Banking)
Risk Identification