- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 3 years
- Location Western Cape
- City Cape Town
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
Technical Analyst – Portfolio Monitoring at Robert Walters
Technical Analyst – Portfolio Monitoring
Role Summary
- We are seeking an exceptional Technical Analyst to join our Portfolio Monitoring team. This role is integral to evolving data platform strategy, helping transform portfolio reporting into a more automated, insight-driven process. You will play a key role in driving the monthly flash financial and valuation reporting cycles, supporting portfolio companies and deal teams to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Reporting:
- Support the submission and validation of monthly financials (“Flash process”) and valuations across portfolio companies using Chronograph and 73 Strings and their Excel add-ins.
- Support the Portfolio Monitoring team in producing timely, accurate, and meaningful insights through Excel, Power Query, and related tools.
- Collaborate with deal teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity in financial reporting.
Systems and Data Management :
- Leverage Chronograph and 73 Strings to deliver data consistency, insight generation, and automation across portfolio reporting.
- Maintain and enhance datasets, ensuring governance, accuracy, and alignment with the firm’s data architecture.
- Partner with the Data & Analytics and Data Platform teams to enhance integrations across systems (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, PowerBI).
- Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:
- Contribute to the digital transformation by identifying process efficiencies and automation opportunities.
- Participate in cross-functional data initiatives across PE, Sustainability, and Digital domains.
- Help foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration within the PM Monitoring team.
Key Relationships
- Internal: Portfolio Monitoring Team, Data & Analytics Team and Data Platform Teams
- External: Portfolio Companies, Advisors, Data Vendors
Reports to: Director, Data & Analytics
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, or related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Background or understanding of Alternative Investments / Financial Services preferred.
Competencies
- Advanced Excel and Power Query proficiency; strong SQL skills.
- Experience in data analysis, modeling, and presentation of insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to translate technical findings for business users.
- Exposure to cloud data environments (Snowflake, Azure) and version control tools (GitHub, dbt)
Optional Experience (Nice to Have)
- Experience with Portfolio Monitoring software (e.g., Chronograph, eFront PM, iLEVEL).
- Familiarity with Python, dbt, GitHub, Jira, Notion, PowerBI, or PowerPlatform.
- Experience implementing or maintaining data systems or new business processes.
Personal Characteristics
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Works autonomously while remaining an engaged team player.
- Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and curious.
- Effective at building strong partnerships and collaborating across teams and regions.
- Confident interacting with senior management and stakeholders.
Value Proposition
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- Working inside one of the world’s pre-eminent investment firms.
- Exposure to a wide range of topics across the portfolio and data ecosystem.
- Collaboration with high-calibre colleagues in a forward-thinking environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and skill development as part of the digital transformation journey.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Robert Walters on www.robertwaltersafrica.com to apply

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