Operations Manager Job at GV Alliance Partners Ltd

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Job Title: Operations Manager

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Recruiter: GV Alliance Partners Ltd / Growth in Value Alliance (GVA) Partners

The Operations Manager reports to the Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology and is responsible for designing and managing efficient and effective operational processes to support the traded products and associated services in a highly pro-active manner within a framework of continuous improvement.

The post holder provides a centralised Market Operations function, to ensure the delivery of a reliable, cost effective and scalable operations service.

Ability to stay abreast of market trends and provide thought leadership to internal and external stakeholders will be essential success factors for the role.

Responsibilities:

•   The individual for this role must have a proven track record of strong operations analytical skills, risk management skills, management & leadership skills, project management and delivery skills. Working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices.

•   The Operations Manager will be expected to be highly knowledgeable with the functionalities of the trading, clearing and settlement systems.

The post holder will need to:

•   Have the ability to think logically, analyse situations and lead diverse teams in complex problem solving situations

•   Demonstrate the ability to anticipate issues, take timely corrective actions and think creatively and analytically ahead of the brokers and market participants to proffer means of solving arising issues as they are reported in real-time

•   Lead and motivate groups and individuals and be able to overcome obstacles to cooperation and foster harmonious relations.

•   Proactively assist with the identification of training and development requirements in the department and dependent units

•   Create analytical models and tools, perform forecasting and data analysis that may be regional or national in scope.

•   Work with stakeholders (national or regional) and others concerned to maximise market uptime and develop strategic solutions/options

•   Ensure all changes are well tested and implemented in a controlled manner with full rollback plans

Experience and Qualifications:

•   Minimum of 8 years' work experience which includes managing a high profile operations department within the Capital Market (large brokerage firms, Asset Management and Investment Banking operations)

•   A good university degree.

•   Post graduate qualifications in a business / finance related discipline will be a distinct advantage

•   Excellent understanding of the investment process and associated market practices with the ability to think strategically about how to create business led solutions.

•   Product knowledge in trading equities and fixed income.

•   In-depth understanding of principles, practices and techniques relating to Operations Management.

•   Previous experience in developing and implementing operational strategies and policies

•   Strong process orientation and understanding of operations and technology, enabling candidate to provide support in the analysis, development and monitoring of effective controls

•   Excellent analytical, decision making, judgement and critical thinking skills

•   Proven project and risk management capabilities with a focus on resolving complex problems

•   Effective team and matrix management skills

•   Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently to work under pressure to meet tight time commitments

Job Type: Full-Time

Required Experience: 7-10 year(s)  

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should apply online or send their applications and CVs in an MsWord format to both recruitment@gvapartners.com and contact@gvapartners.com.

Deadline: 15.12.2013

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