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Pharo Management

Execution Trader Who we are: Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in 2000, the firm has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi, and currently manages $8 billion in assets across four funds. Pharo trades foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and their derivatives. We trade in over 70 countries across Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America as well as developed markets. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research and quantitative analysis. Pharo employs a diverse, dynamic team of 135 professionals representing over 20 nationalities and 30 languages. We have a strong corporate culture anchored in core values such as collaborative spirit, creativity, and respect. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent. This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and contribute to our continued success. Job description: We are looking to hire a trader to join our execution team in London. The execution team handles all trading for the firm. They are a crucial component of Pharo’s global investment team, allowing us to trade in large volumes while minimizing our footprint. Besides executing trades, they are also responsible for giving market colour to the portfolio managers, recommending trade ideas, evaluating liquidity and weighing on investment decisions. They participate in risk meetings and work closely with all our economists and portfolio managers. Execution traders are Pharo’s link to the street and are crucial to maintaining good relationships. We hire individuals who have scope to grow within the firm and who will fit in Pharo’s collegial environment. Required qualities and skills: * At least 10 years’ experience on a trading or sales desk at a top tier investment bank or buy-side firm within rates, FX or credit * Graduate with a quantitative degree * Ability to thrive under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment * Exceptional work ethic * Experience and knowledge of Emerging markets preferred * Strong understanding of financial instruments and market structure Work status and location * Full time in London

S-RM

MULTILINGUAL DUE DILIGENCE PRACTICIONER    We have a new and exciting role available within our Corporate Intelligence division in Cape Town. The successful candidate/s will join S-RM’s due diligence team, working on projects with a global focus. This team will service some of S-RM’s largest clients globally and contribute to the growth and success of the business.       WHO ARE WE    S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.     Our Corporate Intelligence division uses the latest research and intelligence-gathering techniques to investigate how companies and individuals really do business in today’s world. We work with some of the most prominent and sophisticated organisations to help them understand partners, customers, assets and territories across the globe - the healthcare company a private equity firm wants to invest in; the prospective client a bank wants to onboard; the market a multinational wants to enter. We also provide specialised investigative support to law firms, businesses and individuals in contentious situations such as litigation, commercial disputes and internal investigations.     From our offices in London, Manchester, New York, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Cape Town, we deliver critical insights from every country across the world. Further information about each of our five Corporate Intelligence practice areas can be found on our website: Compliance Due Diligence, Deal Advisory, Disputes & Investigations, and Strategic Intelligence.      THE ROLE    At S-RM no day is the same, and there are incredible opportunities to learn. We’re proud to say our investigative training is amongst the best in the industry. You’ll have some of the brightest colleagues to support you - former journalists, economists, lawyers, financial analysts, scientists, military and intelligence professionals. Collectively, our people speak more than 40 languages.     We are looking for someone who is adaptable, can be part of a team and wants to grow with the business. In this role you’ll be responsible for:    * Researching and writing intelligence reports on companies and individuals for due diligence and investigatory purposes;  * Providing subject matter expertise on the corporate, regulatory, and political risk environments internationally;  * Conducting research primarily in English, and one or more of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, or any other European languages, on corporate and political issues; and  * Presenting to managers and clients.  The role will be based in our Cape Town office and is hybrid, with two days a week in office..      WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR    We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as a Due Diligence Analyst at S-RM.      That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.    We’re looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment, this person will have some or all of these skills:     * Excellent research and investigative skills;  * Demonstrable experience in research, writing, planning, and organising projects;  * A professional working proficiency in English;  * A working proficiency in one or more of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch or Scandanavian would be highly advantageous;  * A working proficiency in any of the following languages would also be beneficial, but not essential: French, Italian, Russian or other European languages;   * As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree. Relevant degrees may include but are not limited to: economics, international relations, law, finance, political science, or similar; or equivalent work experience.  * Experience working in a relevant commercial environment is desirable, but not essential. Relevant commercial experience may include (but is not limited to) work within the corporate intelligence sector, law, finance, investigative journalism, energy, mining, and similar industries.  * Exposure to or an understanding of global corporate practices and governance.    Successful candidates are also likely to show the following personal attributes:    * A curious mindset and an enthusiasm for research and investigations;  * A clear interest in international business and political affairs;  * A demonstrable understanding of the different forms that corruption, bribery and influence peddling take   * An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;  * Excellent attention to detail; and  * A proactive mindset and a willingness to work outside the job specification when required.  Candidates must have permission to work in South Africa by the start of their employment.    OUR BENEFITS  We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, this includes but is not exhaustive of:  * 23 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 28 days);  * Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined), and financial education;  * Hybrid working and flexible working hours    Parental Support:  * Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;  * Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;  * Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay.    Various Health and Medical Benefits including:   * Medical Aid and Gap Cover Policy (taxable benefit) for you and your family;  * Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace;  * EAP programme for you and your immediate family.       THE APPLICATION PROCESS    To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter via: Job Application for Multilingual Due Diligence Practitioner at S-RM   Applications which do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered, please highlight your language skills in your cover letter.     The application process will include:    * A preliminary call which will be a chance for you to find out more about S-RM and the role.  * An analysis task. This will assess your analytical and writing skills and give you a better sense of the work we do.  * One interview discussing the first task, your language capabilities, and your technical skills.  * A research task. This will assess your ability to conduct effective research, and present findings clearly.   * A final interview discussing the second task, your previous experience, broader competencies, and suitability for the role.    We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.

Elastic

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What Is The Role Elastic, the Search Analytics company, is seeking a dynamic Enterprise Account Executive. To excel as an Account Executive at Elastic, you need a blend of high-level technical curiosity and the gravitas of a value-based seller. Because Elastic isn't just a "product" but a versatile search, observability, and security platform, the role requires moving beyond simple transactions to solving complex data problems. We are seeking an Enterprise Account Executive working a set of new and existing customers . In this role, you will own the full sales cycle—from cold outreach to close—focused entirely on acquiring new logos in an assigned territory. If you excel at navigating new organizations and demonstrating the value of advanced search technology to stakeholders, this is your opportunity to drive our next phase of growth. What You Will Be Doing * Drive Adoption: Fuel the adoption of Elastic’s AI-powered search solutions, Observability and Security solutions within new Mid-Market accounts while deepening engagement with existing ones. * Be a Trusted Advisor: Assist users and customers in harnessing the full power of search analytics to transform data into actionable insights. * Domain & cloud acumen: Position Elastic as the Search AI platform of choice by speaking fluently about cloud economics, usage-based pricing, and modern data architectures. * Solve Complex Problems: Move beyond simple transactions to address the intricate data challenges our customers face. * Champion Open Source: Articulate the value of our advanced commercial features while advocating for our Open-Source offerings. * Identify New Use Cases: Showcase how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently. * Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive business plans leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant territory growth. * Navigate Sales Cycles: Proactively identify new opportunities and successfully manage complex sales cycles. * Deep discovery & qualification: Uncover pain, business impact, budget, and decision criteria using frameworks like MEDDPICC so you chase only the highest-confidence deals. * Cross-functional partnership: Work hand-in-glove with Solutions Architects, Customer Success, Marketing, and RevOps to accelerate deals and drive exceptional customer outcomes. What You Bring * The Right Blend: A combination of high-level technical curiosity and the grit of a value-based seller. * Proven Track Record: Success in SaaS subscription sales in Enterprise accounts, evidenced by overachievement. * Mindset: Pure focus on acquiring new logos with a record to prove it.  * Value Storytelling: The ability to craft tailored narratives that link Elastic’s technical capabilities (Search, Observability, Security) to measurable business outcomes like revenue gain or risk mitigation is critical. * Executive negotiation & closing: Lead high-stakes contract and pricing discussions * Technical & cloud fluency: Comfortable discussing a broad range of technical topics including security, observability, vector/traditional search, and cloud cost optimization. * Relationship Building: Adept at establishing credibility with both technical developers and executive leadership. * Mutual deal strategy & forecast accuracy: Consistent, predictable and accurate sales forecasting skills. Collaborate with customers to build formal close plans and keep your CRM up to date. * Ability to create alignment across teams to accelerate deals * AI Mindset: Use new technologies for performance advantage and deal structuring * Open-Source Appreciation: Enthusiasm for the Open-Source model and the community relying on our solutions #LI-PM1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. * Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary * Health coverage for you and your family in many locations * Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles * Generous number of vacation days each year * Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service * Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love * Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster) Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other countries’ export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (The Crimea region of Ukraine, The Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), The Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), Kherson or Zaporizhzhia). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic. Please see here for our Privacy Statement.