Investment Operations Manager

• 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
  

• 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
  

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

• 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
  

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

• 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
  

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

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

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

• 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