Investment Operations Analyst

About the role

Algebra, an investment banking and asset management firm serving pension funds, institutional investors, corporates and high-net-worth individuals, is hiring a full-time, on-site Operations Analyst in Accra, Ghana. The role supports daily investment operations, including portfolio valuation, scheme reporting, trade execution, performance reporting and data management, while working closely with finance units and responding promptly to client enquiries.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate investment transactions, execution, settlement and reconciliation across pension funds, managed funds, collective investment schemes and other portfolios.
• Monitor portfolio positions, cash balances, asset allocations, investment maturities and counterparty exposures.
• Perform fund valuation, NAV calculations, portfolio performance monitoring and investment reporting.
• Prepare portfolio reports, management information and client reporting packs.
• Monitor compliance with investment mandates, asset allocation limits, internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with custodians, brokers, banks, issuers, clients and other counterparties to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate investment records, transaction documentation and reporting schedules.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, investigate discrepancies and support decisions.
• Support the effective use of fund management, ERP and CRM systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Investment Management or a related discipline.
• GI SI/CISI certification; CFA, ACCA or CIMA is an advantage.
• 3-5 years' experience in fund management, investment operations, portfolio administration or a related role in an asset management firm, pension fund, trustee, investment bank or other financial institution.
• Practical knowledge of fixed-income securities, equities, money market instruments and collective investment schemes.
• Experience in fund valuation, NAV calculation, performance reporting, portfolio reconciliation, transaction processing, settlement and counterparty exposure monitoring.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, fund management systems, ERP systems and CRM platforms.
• Data analysis, problem-solving, organizational and reporting skills, with strong accuracy and attention to detail.

To apply, submit a CV and cover letter by email, using the subject line "Application - Investment Operations Analyst".