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Mitigate operational and reputational risk by validating the quality and accuracy of transaction data, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, and supporting effective risk management practices.\nTo collaborate with various stakeholders, including traders, risk management teams, and back-office processing functions, to uphold data integrity, streamline processes, and enhance the overall efficiency and accuracy of transaction management.\nConduct detailed reviews of transaction data to identify discrepancies, verify completeness, and ensure data integrity within transaction systems, thus supporting reliable financial reporting.\nEngage in the due diligence process by compiling the necessary documentation and liaising with relevant advisors.\nAct as a key point of contact, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring a high level of service throughout the transaction process to maintain client satisfaction and trust.\nMonitor and ensure all transactions adhere to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, including KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) standards, to prevent legal and financial penalties.\nAssist in the execution of transactions, coordinating closing logistics, finalising documentation, and ensuring all procedural requirements are met for successful transaction completion.\nValidate that all transactions are booked accurately and in line with client instructions and regulatory requirements to minimise booking errors and reduce operational risk.\nIdentify and flags any inconsistencies or irregularities in transaction data, escalating issues promptly to mitigate financial and reputational risk.\nAttend DCF's for all new deals and comment on Legal Agreements and ensure that the legal agreements can be operationalised.\nEngage with the Deal Team and the TM to ensure that deal intention is understood and that Transaction Management can provide the support required to implement the deal and conduct the ongoing maintenance required.\nEnsure processes are followed and backdate approval is required where necessary.\nEnsure New Deal implementation is approved according to Legals and the DCF.\nReconcile transaction records across different systems to confirm data consistency and integrity across platforms.\nParticipate in projects aimed at improving transaction management processes, focusing on automation, accuracy, and efficiency to enhance data quality standards.\nCommunicate transaction data quality insights to internal stakeholders, including traders and risk managers, ensuring transparency and promoting proactive issue resolution.\nDevelop and monitor key metrics for data quality within the transaction management function, ensuring consistent and quantifiable improvement.\nIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and client service in transaction management data quality, contributing to operational excellence.\nTrack and report on transaction-related risks, collaborating with senior managers to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.\nCollaborate with internal teams i.e., legal, compliance, credit, and operations to ensure cohesive and efficient transaction management.\nEngage in ongoing training and development activities to build expertise in transaction management\nBuild and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies.\nParticipate in specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement.\nImportant Closing Date Note\nTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.\n14/11/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. 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