Old Mutual Vacancies is hunting for an Operations Manager to join the team in Windhoek. The job requires someone who has more than 5 years of experience in asset management and sharp strategic abilities. Candidates must be aware of the client’s rules and work well under deadlines. Extra points if you’re proficient in the realm of investing systems. Are you ready to take the lead and expand? Don’t be late to the May 2025 deadline.
Details for Operations Manager Job
- Bank- Old Mutual
- Position- Operations Manager
- Location- Windhoek
- Reference Number- JR-65908
- Closing Date- 19 May 2025
Job Description
- Accountable for Investment Administration governance and compliance at an operational level;
- Build relationships with peers/ and or colleagues that impact across business areas;
- Makes major strategic and operational decisions within business plan and company strategy;
- Ensures the effectiveness and appropriateness of operational processes and controls;
- Manages service delivery through Investment teams;
- Manages relevant Investment administration matters and reporting requirements;
- Drives operational excellence through process enhancements and automation;
- Maintaining of Investment systems and platforms in conjunction with Technical advisory teams;
- Drive the improvement of Investment static data to comply with Investment performance and Regulatory reporting requirements;
- Provides operational and best practice context for internal environment;
- Drives key investment administration performance indicators and management of these within the relevant investment teams;
- Ensures staff is upskilled and developed in terms of Investment administration processes and kept up to date with current developments in relevant field and regulatory environment;
- Managing of Investment Service Level Agreements with various Investment professional service providers and custodians;
- Liaison with External and Internal Auditors and assisting in audit close-outs;
- Act as Investment Administration Business Partner to various Investment professionals throughout the business.
Minimum Requirements
- Preferably be a Namibian;
- Relevant tertiary qualification;
- 5-7 years’ experience in Asset management administration (Back office, Middle office & Front Office)
- 8 to 10 years Investment Fund Administration experience in an asset management environment
- Understanding pertaining to various types of clients of the Asset Manager and their regulatory requirements as well as reporting requirements
- Extensive experience in Asset Management submission to NAMFISA (ERS)
- Experience in the various trading processes and the various role players
- Extensive experience on Investment book of Records system (IBOR – HiPortfolio) and Accounting book of Records (ABOR – HiPortfolio)
- Management of various SLA pertaining to service providers and custodians within the asset management process
- Experience with Transfer Agent processes in the Unit trust space.
- Experience as an Investment Business Analyst in the Asset Management Industry will be advantageous.
- Understanding of Regulatory and Legislative environment pertaining to Asset Management Industry and potential changes.
- Must have excellent strategic skills and Investment process understanding;
- Business process redesign, development and automation will be an advantage;
- Managerial experience with ability to guide/ coach;
- Must be able to plan, organize and execute tasks;
- Must be a team player;
- Ability to work well under pressure and negotiate between various extreme tight deadlines.
