Portfolio Officer – Global Custody - Johannesburg

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Overview This role is for an experienced Portfolio Officer at ABSA in Johannesburg, focused on supporting the effective administration of Global Custody operations. The position involves ensuring that transactions are completed accurately, within required cut-off times, and in line with quality, regulatory, and risk standards. The successful candidate will also contribute to operational efficiency, strong stakeholder relationships, and excellent service for internal and external clients. What you will do * Administering transactions relating to AIS products and services. * Monitoring transaction execution to ensure required standards are consistently met. * Completing transactions within applicable market and operational cut-off times. * Identifying and driving opportunities to improve operational efficiency. * Applying defined quality standards and standard processes to reduce operational risk. * Escalating unresolved issues, potential losses and client claims promptly to the Team Leader and Operations Manager. * Identifying and escalating actual and potential risks to the Operations Manager. * Designing and implementing appropriate risk-reduction, mitigation and avoidance measures. * Maintaining sound controls and disciplined execution across custody processes. * Building and maintaining effective networks across operational areas within the Absa Group. * Maintaining strong visibility with key internal and external stakeholders, promoting the credibility and growing capabilities of the business. * Communicating clearly and professionally with internal and external clients, both verbally and in writing. * Supporting excellent service delivery within agreed SLAs by monitoring performance and tracking daily queues. Requirements (from the original advert) * A diploma or certificate at NQF Level 6. * 5 years’ experience in custody operational processes. * Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements, including Strate Rules and Central Securities Depository roles across different markets. * Understanding of domestic and global custody processes. * Proven experience in a customer-facing environment. * Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies Required. Who should apply This role is suited for an experienced Portfolio Officer capable of effectively administering Global Custody operations. The ideal candidate will ensure transactions are completed accurately, within required cut-off times, and in line with quality, regulatory, and risk standards. They should also contribute to operational efficiency, build strong stakeholder relationships, and provide excellent service to clients. Deadline October 12, 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/portfolio-officer-global-custody-johannesburg-absa-group-limited-absa Source: myjobmag

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