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Administration Specialist, Reconciliations Trustee Services ISO

Cape Town, South Africa full-time Mid Salary not listed
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About the role

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job Description
To effectively and accurately perform end-to-end reconciliations for an allocated portfolio of funds, ensuring timely delivery and resolution of queries as per Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with clients.
Qualifications
Matric, Diploma or Degree Finance and Accounting

Experience Required

Reconciliations

Operations
1-2 years Basic knowledge of financial instruments, and relevant experience within the CIS (Collective investment schemes) banking operations industry
1-2 years Previous back office experience working within a financial services industry, or asset manager
1-2 years Previous experience in building relationships and engaging with clients to gather required information, documentation and resolve queries.
1-2 years Relevant reconciliations knowledge and experience, with a understanding of fund accounting and reconciliations systems, processes and procedures to perform reconciliations.
 
Behavioural Competencies:
 
Adopting Practical Approaches
Checking Things
Embracing Change
Examining Information
Following Procedures
Interpreting Data
Making Decisions
Managing Tasks
Meeting Timescales
Producing Output
Team Working
Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
Exception Handling
Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
Industry Knowledge

Interview prep

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Practice questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Administration Specialist, Reconciliations Trustee Services ISO role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Standard Bank Group?
  3. Which of Accounting, Administration and Finance have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Administration and Finance.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Administration Specialist, Reconciliations Trustee Services ISO role at Standard Bank Group. My relevant experience is [your example], where I [your action] and achieved [your result].

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