About this role
Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Hybrid | Job ID: J107270
About our client:
With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of investing with care and seeks out top achievers who are looking to redefine and shape the future of the investment industry. Our client holds a firm belief that their work goes beyond financial gains and numbers, recognising the impact of their actions on the lives and futures of those they serve. With a specialised focus on emerging markets and a passion for Africa and China, our client offers independent advice, analysis, and reporting services to a diverse range of asset owners, investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, service providers, and brokers.
What you will be doing:
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Support team AI initiatives and collaborate on process improvements.
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Identify and implement automation and technology advancements to drive efficiency.
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Develop AI agents, workflows, and tools using LLMs, Databricks, SQL, Python, Power BI, and Excel for reporting and data validation.
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Analyse business processes to pinpoint problems, risks, and opportunities for mapping and documentation.
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Build robust checks, controls, and testing procedures for AI-generated outputs before client delivery.
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Improve data quality, lineage, and technical specifications for portfolio, benchmark, and market data.
What our client is looking for:
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A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, etc.).
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Certifications in machine learning, statistics, financial modelling or data engineering are beneficial.
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1 - 3 years of experience in AI tools, LLM-based workflows, automation, or coding projects, including demonstrable project implementation.
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Background or exposure to investment, risk, or performance data is a strong advantage.
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Familiarity with SQL, cloud data platforms like Databricks, and related analytics technologies.
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Support the Analytics Team by identifying, implementing, and managing AI-enabled solutions to improve risk and performance reporting.
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Contribute to broader AI and automation projects across the business as required.
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Demonstrates high curiosity, fast learning capabilities, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, organized approach.
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Safeguards the integrity of sensitive client data while handling large quantities of portfolio and market information.
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Exercises a healthy skepticism toward AI outputs, ensuring rigorous testing and validation before relying on results.
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Communicates clearly, manages time effectively under pressure, and consistently meets deadlines.
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Works well both independently and collaboratively while embracing the team's culture and commitment to deadlines.
For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers
Requirements
- AI, LLM, Python, SQL, Databricks, Automation, Data Validation, Risk Reporting, Investment, Analytics, Machine Learning