Client Support Officer: Institutional (SP4) - Chief Coverage Office: Capricorn Asset Management
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 1: INSTITUTIONAL CLIENT ADMINISTRATION
· Maintain accurate institutional client records, contact information and correspondence within CRM systems.
· Facilitate onboarding of new institutional clients and ensure all documentation is complete.
· Coordinate collection, verification and maintenance of client information and supporting documents.
· Maintain client mandates, account records and administrative documentation.
· Ensure proper filing, archiving and retrieval of client records.
· Support continuous improvement of client administration processes.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 2: INSTITUTIONAL CLIENT SERVICE
· Act as primary contact for institutional client administration queries.
· Ensure client instructions are processed accurately and timeously.
· Resolve client service issues and escalate where necessary.
· Coordinate responses to consultants, administrators, trustees and service providers.
· Support maintenance of strong institutional client relationships through professional service delivery.
· Support implementation and review of the CAM Client Service Charter.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 3: REPORTING AND COORDINATION
· Coordinate quarterly, monthly and ad hoc client reporting.
· Prepare client reporting packs, due diligence questionnaires and survey submissions.
· Ensure accuracy and completeness of client reports.
· Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain information required for reporting.
· Coordinate asset manager survey submissions and related requests.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 4: DIGITAL AND SYSTEM SUPPORT
· Maintain client information across approved systems and platforms.
· Support electronic document management and digital record keeping initiatives.
· Assist clients with approved platform access and user queries.
· Identify opportunities to improve administrative efficiency through digital solutions
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 5: RISK AND COMPLIANCE
· Comply with all internal policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
· Maintain accurate audit trails and records.
· Identify and escalate potential compliance risks.
· Support internal and external audits, inspections and reviews.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 6: FIA & AML COMPLIANCE
· Perform EDD and CDD reviews in line with regulatory requirements.
· Update client records where documents expire.
· Coordinate client verification and remediation activities.
· Ensure onboarding documentation complies with policies and procedures.
· Oversee sanctions screening requirements.
· Ensure records are archived in accordance with regulatory requirements.
· Support regulatory inspections and information requests.
· Support business units with FIA and AML-related client administration queries.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 7: SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
· Prepare and collate the client presentation packs, RFP/Tender and pitch material.
· Develop and maintain the institutional prospect and mandate pipeline, CRM
· Coordinate logistics for client, consultant and industry events.
· Attend client meetings, conferences and networking events as required, including occasional after-hours and out-of-town attendance.
· Capture and follow up on actions arising from client meetings and events.
Minimum requirements
GENERAL
Maintain knowledge of applicable legislation, regulatory developments and company procedures. Maintain Personal Development Plans and continuously improve industry and systems knowledge.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Grade 12 (Matric).
· Finance/ Business Administration/Economics /Accounting or related qualification advantageous.
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in client administration, client services, financial
services operations, compliance administration or institutional client support.
· Strong Microsoft 365 skills.
· Knowledge of FIA/AML requirements will be advantageous.
· Code B driver’s licence preferred.
COMPETENCIES
· Working with People;
· Adhering to Principles and Values;
· Applying Expertise and Technology;
· Following Instructions and Procedures;
· Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations;
· Learning and Researching;
· Relating and Networking;
· Attention to Detail; Planning and Organising..
