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Technical Analyst – Portfolio Monitoring at Robert Walters

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Western Cape
  • City Cape Town
  • Job Field ICT / Computer&nbsp

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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