Head, Operations Unit at Cowry Asset Management Limited

Cowry Consulting Limited is a subsidiary of Cowry Asset Management Limited, a dealing member of The Nigerian Stock Exchange and a registered operator with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cowry Consulting Limited was established with a mission to "assist all the federating states in Nigeria to become economically independent" by providing them with business consultancy, financial, management and process advisory services in the areas of revenue generation, public private partnership, concession offrastructure, privatization/commercialization, etc. The company is manned by tested professionals with diverse background such as Accountancy, Economics, Engineering, Consultancy, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Operations Unit

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Head of Operations is responsible for the strategic leadership and efficient management of the firm’s operational functions, with a core focus on supporting Capital Markets, Fixed Income, and Mutual Fund businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely trade execution, matching, confirmation, and settlement.
• Coordinate with exchanges, clearing houses, and counterparties.
• Manage processing and settlement of government and corporate bond transactions.
• Monitor interest payments, redemptions, and pricing validations.
• Supervise the processing of fund subscriptions and redemptions.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of funds.
• Evaluate and implement workflow tools, data management solutions, and trade reconciliation systems.
• Act as a key liaison between operations and front-office teams (trading, sales, asset management).
• Support onboarding and servicing of institutional clients, fund distributors, and issuers.
• Resolve operational issues swiftly, maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Align operations strategy with business growth objectives, especially for product expansion or regulatory changes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team with domain expertise.
• Monitor KPIs, service level agreements, and vendor performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field. MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CIS, ICAN, CRM) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in investment banking operations with strong exposure to capital markets, fixed income instruments, and mutual fund operations.
• Proven track record managing cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and leading change.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Deep understanding of trade lifecycle and market operations
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to manage operational risk and maintain regulatory compliance
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume to: recruitment@cowryasset.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.