Vacancy: Portfolio Administrator

Position Overview

The Portfolio Administrator is responsible for managing and overseeing the operational aspects of investment and funding portfolios. This includes conducting due diligence, ensuring compliance, verifying documentation, and maintaining an effective portfolio management system. The role requires a keen eye for detail, financial analysis skills, and a strong understanding of investment procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary checks on prospective funding clients: trade references, credit references, character references, and any conflicts of interest.

• Review funding applications for completeness.

• Verification of supporting documents.

• Assess and monitor compliance with the investment charter.

• Preparation of facility and security agreements.

• Verify and confirm funding disbursements in line with supporting documentation.

• Preparation of drawdown requests.

• Preparation of credit reports.

• Occasional fieldwork, e.g., attending work events, expos, etc.

• Punctual registration of collateral and ensure effectiveness thereof.

• Attend to the storage and release of securities held.

• Implement and maintain functional portfolio management system.

• Ad hoc portfolio admin duties.

Qualifications and Experience

The position would require a relevant Diploma/Degree in either Economics, Business Administration, Investments and/or Finance, with at least 3 years experience in a Finance environment of which at least 3 years in banking/financial services/investments.

Additional Advantage

A certification in law and knowledge of Namibian law will be an added advantage.

Reporting to: Senior Associate (Credit Team)