Job title: Operations Analyst
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs
Job published: 04/03/2026
Job ID: 72577

Job Description

An internationally focused investment firm specialising in trade receivables financing across emerging markets is seeking an Operations Analyst to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded professional who enjoys working with financial data, operational processes, and portfolio monitoring within a dynamic investment environment. The role offers exposure to global markets while contributing to initiatives that support SME growth and financial inclusion.

What you will be doing:

  • Provide accurate and timely operational and financial information to the Investment team
  • Maintain and organise client information within structured cloud-based systems
  • Set up and process disbursements, including verification of transaction information and obtaining payment authorisation
  • Reconcile interest income, calculate charges and refunds, and prepare invoices
  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding interest payments
  • Track portfolio performance against agreed KPIs, covenants, and loan agreements
  • Review and process security documentation related to counterparties in the portfolio
  • Identify potential operational risks and escalate appropriately
  • Support and adhere to internal compliance procedures and training requirements
  • Assist with ad-hoc operational and administrative tasks as required

What we are looking for:

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (essential)
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office including Word and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Previous experience in an operations or finance analyst role (advantageous)
  • Exposure to asset-based lending, factoring, or structured finance environments (beneficial)
  • Understanding of financial statements and financial analysis (beneficial)
  • Interest in impact investing or emerging markets

Benefits and unique aspects:

  • Exposure to international markets and structured finance transactions
  • Opportunity to work within a highly entrepreneurial and globally connected investment environment
  • Direct collaboration with senior leadership and investment professionals
  • Join a small, agile team where initiative and ideas are valued
  • Be part of a business contributing to financial inclusion and economic growth in emerging markets

If you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected, so please keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.