• Application Deadline:
• Position: Business Operations Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 - 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Role Description

• This is a full-time role for the management of the general operations of the business.


• The associate will be responsible for overseeing the foundational team including core operations and administration that support: client management, trading operations, settlement and obligations management and recording keeping function of the business.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Daily Operations Oversight: Ensuring smooth daily operations, including transaction processing, settlement, and safekeeping of assets.


• Risk Management: Implementing risk management policies and procedures to mitigate operational, credit, and market risks.


• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, and liaising with regulatory bodies.


• Technology Management: Overseeing the use and maintenance of technology and systems that support custodial functions.

Client Relations

• Client Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, addressing their needs, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.


• Service Improvement: Continuously improving service delivery and operational efficiency to meet and exceed client expectations.

Strategy & Innovation, Stakeholder Reporting 

• Market Analysis: Conducting market research and analysis to identify new opportunities and potential threats.


• Product Development: Leading the development of new products and services to meet client needs and stay ahead of industry trends.


• Business Reporting: Reporting to the business promoter on operational performance, strategic initiatives, and other key issues.


• Process Improvement: Identifying areas for process improvement and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.


• Technology Integration: Evaluating and integrating new technologies to improve service delivery and operational capabilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of capital market operations


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Attention to detail.


• Ability to work as part of a team and effectively lead a small team. 


• Operational experience in financial services firms like stockbroking, fund/asset management or asset custodian companies with Operations (Back-Office experience is preferred)


• 6-8 years’ experience in a similar role


• 3 years Leadership experience 


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related Disciplines/Courses.

Requirements

• A Tertiary-level degree - Bachelor of Science or an HND Degree.


• Professional certification ICAN, ACCA, CIS or CIIA is an added advantage