Investment Operations Manager at a Leading Diversified Financial Institution - Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client, a leading diversified financial institution, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investment Operations Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Investment Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the investment process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• This role involves managing trade execution, portfolio reconciliation, reporting, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize investment operations.

Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Operations:

• Collaborate with the executive team to define the company's long-term vision and strategic objectives
• Develop and implement operational strategies to drive efficiency, scalability, and excellence
• Oversee the smooth execution of business activities across various departments.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian regulatory requirements (such as Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines) and international best practices
• Oversee risk management policies to identify, assess, and mitigate operational and financial risks
• Develop and implement contingency plans and business continuity strategies.

Financial Oversight and Budget Management:

• Prepare, manage, and monitor operational budgets
• Analyze operational data to drive cost efficiencies and improve financial performance

Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management:

• Ensure exceptional service delivery and maintain high levels of investor satisfaction
• Develop strategies to enhance client engagement and retention
• Represent the company in interactions with key stakeholders.

Business Development and Market Adaptation:

• Monitor local and global market trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes
• Develop operational models to address unique challenges in the Nigerian market.

Investment Strategy Development:

• Formulate and implement the firm's overall investment strategy, aligning it with company goals and client needs
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify investment opportunities and risks.

Portfolio Management:

• Oversee the management of investment portfolios, ensuring optimal asset allocation and risk management
• Monitor portfolio performance and adjust strategies as necessary.

Risk Management:

• Develop and implement robust risk management frameworks to identify, measure, and mitigate investment risks
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Research and Analysis:

• Stay abreast of market trends, economic indicators, and industry developments to inform investment decisions
• Oversee research initiatives to enhance the firm's investment capabilities.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Establish performance benchmarks and metrics to evaluate investment performance
• Prepare regular reports to the board of directors and management team on investment activities and outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics or a related field
• Possession of a higher degree (MBA or MSc) and professional certification (ACS, ACA, CFA, etc.) is required
• SEC-sponsored individual is preferred
• Over 12 years of proven experience, including a minimum of 7 years in a leadership role within an asset management company
• Proven ability to interpret regulatory announcements and evaluate their potential effects on investment portfolios
• Demonstrable understanding of mutual fund administration and regulatory reporting
• Advanced proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office 365 Suites
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.