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Environment:

A dynamic investment company invites a highly skilled reporting analyst with an appreciation for data quality to join its team. The core role involves implementing and enhancing reporting solutions for clients through varying technologies.
You must possess a relevant degree, with at least four years’ investment/asset management experience as well as data marts and data warehouse technologies. Must-have skills include SQL Server, Transact SQL.

Duties:

• Understanding the data architecture within IAM as it relates to data being required by reporting solutions and query resolution.
• Liaise with business areas to gather business requirements and translate these into specifications.
• Writing reports/extracts/queries from requirements specifications using the technologies such as SQL.
• As part of a team, own the reports and extracts ensuring global consistency and avoiding duplication by suggesting similar reports and extracts already available.
• Analyse and resolve problems in existing reports/extracts /queries and then implement corrective actions.
• Assist team leader with other initiatives as and when required.
• Improve and where necessary, put in place processes for use within the team.

Risk and compliance responsibilities

• Adhere to the in-house code of ethics which forms part of employment contract, and which includes the following key policies: management of conflicts of interest, treating clients fairly, confidentiality of client and business information, handle inside information, personal account dealing, disclosure of outside interests, provision or receipt of gifts, entertainment, events or other benefits.
• Ensure compliance forms are completed and returned on a timely basis for example investment limit checks, training logs, PAD declarations, code of ethics, gifts and entertainment (including events) declaration, beneficial ownership declaration, declaring outside interests, and fit and proper questionnaire, etc.
• Ensure attendance at compliance training sessions, as well as completion of EvokeIT electronic training.
• Adhere to the conflicts of interest and confidentiality policies and advising Compliance of any possible issues.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified
• Minimum foour years investment/asset management experience.
• Experience of Data Marts
• Data Warehouse Technology

Essential

• SQL Server
• Transact SQL
• Microsoft Technologies (SSIS, SSRS, Excel, etc.)

Advantageous
Attributes:

• A solid understanding of and appreciation for data quality.
• Hardworking and meticulous.
• Extremely organised and delivery focused.
• Time management skills.
• ‘Get it right first-time’ attitude.
• Able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting Skills.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Comments:

When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Please email a word copy of your CV to

moc.nifatad@ellehcim

and mention the reference numbers of the jobs. We have a list of jobs on http://www.datafin.com. Datafin IT Recruitment – Cape Town Jobs.

Posted on 14 Jul 16:32

Environment:

A world leading investment and insurance firm seeks a senior system engineer (infrastructure and services) to join its team. Reporting to the director of infrastructure and services, you will serve the entire group to improve existing support tools and processes. The ideal candidate must possess a post bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, have experience with IT systems design, complex problem resolution and be skilled in Microsoft, Citrix, VMware, and NetApp technologies. MS SQL will be beneficial.
Duties:

• Stay abreast of current technological developments in systems administration technology and recommend ways to implement any new technologies.
• Process system monitoring alerts, analyse, troubleshoot and escalate issues; perform proactive problem resolution and complex problem analysis as necessary; maintain system performance to meet user demand.
• Work closely with the senior infrastructure engineers, covering a large scope of technologies.
• Install, upgrade and maintain IT hardware, software and systems in Microsoft, Citrix, VMware, and NetApp technologies
• Manage the delivery of projects through the complete lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Meet the key success criteria set by management which includes ensuring that a project is delivered on time, meets business and technical requirements and is within the agreed budget.
• Mentor/cross train team members on existing and new technologies.
• Review existing operational procedures to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Use best practice risk management to assess risks, then escalate to senior management and plan for the mitigation.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation, development and improvement of robust infrastructure.

Requirements:

• Post-bachelor’s degree in computer science and/or related field
• Relevant technical IT qualification or experience in IT systems design, deployment and administration
• Troubleshooting and escalating issues and complex problem-resolution
• Project management.
• Strong experience installing and supporting IT systems with core Microsoft technologies including:
• Win2012Srv
• Win2016Srv
• Exch2016
• VMware
• Citrix
• NetApp
• Able to present ideas in business and user-friendly language
• Willingness to travel overseas when required

Advantageous:

• MSSQL and SharePoint
• 2012 Microsoft products (SCCM, SCOM)
• French and German

Attributes:

• Highly self-motivated and goals-driven
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with any person from junior to executive level
• Able to train users one-on-one and groups
• Can prioritise and execute tasks within a high-pressured environment
• Has proven analytical and problem-solving ability
• Receptive towards learning new tasks
• Client-centered: able to understand and satisfy client needs
• Meticulous – always ensures accuracy and quality

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Comments:

When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Please email a word copy of your CV to

moc.nifatad@esereht

and mention the reference numbers of the jobs. We have a list of jobs on http://www.datafin.com. Datafin IT Recruitment – Cape Town jobs.

Posted on 14 Jul 15:47