Parvana - Data Analyst (Investment Governance)

Data Analyst is needed in Cape Town, South Africa.

Client: Parvana

Location: Cape Town, WC, za

Contract: Contract

Job Description

Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Hybrid | Contract Duration: 12 Months | Job ID: J107187

Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance. This company offers a hybrid work model, allowing daily office attendance or remote work. They invest significantly in employee wellness, providing industry-leading benefits on top of generous basic salaries. The firm offers excellent career development opportunities and utilizes advanced tools, including automation and AI, to enhance their operations. Culturally, the company is cosmopolitan and diverse, providing a dynamic work environment with top global talents.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with control-oriented datasets (e.g., reconciliations, financial data).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the MS Office suite.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, accurately handle data in a control-focused environment, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in financial services, fund administration, governance, or similar operational roles.
• Understanding of basic accounting concepts.
• Involvement in process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Knowledge of investment structures, governance frameworks, and corporate documentation.
• Collaborative team player, highly organized, and reliable.
• Proactive approach to seeking clarification and anticipating issues.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced international environment.
• Possesses sound judgment and maintains confidentiality.
• Proficiency in languages other than English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, reconcile, and ensure the integrity of data related to holding company life cycles (funding, mergers, exits), applying robust data control standards and promptly escalating issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely legal structure charts with strict version control, coordinating structural changes and fund flows with internal and third-party stakeholders.
• Support accurate and controlled governance reporting and monitor critical reporting and compliance deadlines.
• Provide timely support to deal teams and business operations, contribute to operational efficiency and control effectiveness, and support continuous process improvement and automation initiatives.

Additional Information

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers

Keywords: Data Analyst, Investment Governance, data integrity, reconciliation, data control, legal structure, governance reporting, compliance, automation, Excel, financial services, fund admin, accounting, investment structures