🔔 HIRING: Investment Operations Manager at Alan & Grant – NG

Job Description

Our client is a leading diversified financial institution in Nigeria.

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