Senior Operations Manager
FULL TIME – HYBRID
Role in Brief
Opportunik Advisory Ltd seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee the company’s business processes and drive operational excellence at its affiliate, Opportunik Global Fund. The manager will drive the execution of projects and projects, and so must be energetic, detailed, and entrepreneurial. They will manage the administrative side of the company, freeing up the team to focus on fund management & performance.
The individual will also oversee & drive performance across the following units: HR, Fund Administration, Accounting, Sales, Customer Services and other key departments & functions of the business. They will be directly responsible for human and material resource management.
About Opportunik Global Fund & Advisory
Opportunik Global Fund is a Cayman Islands licensed and Mauritius Administered multi-assets fund management company aiming to unlock African prosperity through alternative investments. Its Advisory affiliate (Opportunik Advisory) uses complex data, research and technical analyses to advise private clients (retail and institutions) on global asset classes with upside potential. It also receives and executes capital raise mandates across Africa.
Mode of Engagement
Full-time with a probation period of 6 months.
Primary Job Location
Hybrid, with a primary location in Lagos.
Reporting Line
COO or designate
Roles and Responsibilities
- Implement and constantly update standard operating procedures and policy documents.
- Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.
- Document and track fund compliance windows across its major jurisdictions; Nigeria, Mauritius, Cayman Islands, Kenya, Zambia, US & others that may become activated during the core of its operations.
- Manage relationships with vendors such as prime brokers and fund administrators.
- Work alongside the compliance team to ensure fund and operational compliance.
- Support the CEO’s office with the implementation of fundraising events, global roadshows and strategic investment engagements.
- Ensure effective team collaboration and communication.
- Track organizational performance and deliverables.
- Oversee daily administration, requisitions and procurement.
- Host a weekly check-in meeting with all staff, reviewing key tasks and ensuring timeline completion of priority items & deliverables.
- Introduce tactical initiatives to control costs.
- Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the company’s internal capacity.
- Conduct budget reviews and report cost plans to directors.
Requirements
- Proven experience in operations roles and an in-depth understanding of processes and policies.
- Extreme attention to detail and schedules.
- Outstanding organizational and project management skills.
- Aptitude for decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and manage teams.
- Experience working in the financial services sector is a plus.
- Energy and drive.
Remuneration and Perks
- Competitive remuneration in line with industry benchmarks
- Health insurance
- Housing allowance
- Birthday allowance
- Full pay during leave periods
- Staff-only investment opportunities
- High degree of autonomy & flexibility
