• Application Deadline:
• Position: Team Lead Investment Operations


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of duly approved account opening correspondence for registered clients onboarding on the banking platform


• Prompt settlement of all Fixed Income trades on the settlement platform


• Ensuring all transactions are processed within cut-off time accurately, efficiently while exercising due diligence


• Daily reconciliation of trade settlements and related transactions


• Timely investigation and rectification of pending or unsettled transactions. Constant review of processes, procedures, and systems for improvement.


• Management of failed and late settled transactions


• Weekly data analysis of transactions status done via the app for management assessment


• Following up with banks and clients for any mismatched instruction and delayed trade settlement.


• Responding to client’s/bank’s queries.


• Following up with banks for pending {not settled} trades.


• Processing of Treasury Bills and Bond Transactions


• Fixed Deposit investment processing

Requirements

• First degree preferably in Accounting or Finance


• At least 7 years’ experience in a similar function for an asset management business


• Strong proficiency in the use of relevant line of business solutions and MS Excel tools


• Deep understanding of various capital market instruments, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments.


• Able to analyze the risk-return profiles of different asset classes and their suitability for specific portfolios.


• Proficiency in calculating asset types, including derivatives and structured products.


• Expertise in handling intricate trade charges and expenses for accurate portfolio accounting.


• Ability to conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including ratio analysis, cash flow projections, and risk assessments.


• Ability to lead an investment operations team and to think and act independently.


• Outstanding written and oral communication skills


• Quick learner, comfortable dealing with ambiguous and fluid situations


• Independent, excellent attention to detail and organizational skills


• Superior analytical & critical thinking skills; ability to make good decisions when faced with complex data


• High level of passion, integrity, creativity, inquisitiveness and self confidence