Senior Operation Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Senior Operation Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight in our microfinance bank. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on microfinance, and a proven ability to drive organizational success through innovative strategies, operational excellence, and effective team leadership.

Job Details

. Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Managing Director to define and implement the bank’s strategic direction, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with industry best practices.
• Business Growth: Drive the development and execution of growth strategies, including product innovation, market expansion, and customer acquisition.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk management frameworks to safeguard the bank’s assets and reputation.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor financial performance, including profitability, liquidity, and capital adequacy, and ensure the achievement of financial targets.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, investors, and community partners.
• Leadership Development: Mentor and develop senior management teams to ensure robust leadership succession planning and high performance.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements and internal policies, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 6 years of progressive leadership experience in the financial services sector, with at least 4 years in a senior management role within microfinance or banking.
• Strategic Acumen: Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that drive organizational growth and sustainability.
• Operational Expertise: Deep understanding of banking operations, financial management, and risk assessment in the microfinance sector.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional ability to inspire, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills to address complex challenges and seize opportunities.

About Company

Andersen in Nigeria

https://ng.andersen.com/

Our recruitment process is an important component of creating the Andersen in Nigeria culture. We dedicate considerable resources to finding the most talented professionals; individuals who are high achievers and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where their input is appreciated and rewarded. In line with Andersen's core value of stewardship: to hire the best and the brightest and invest in our people to ensure that legacy, we desire to ensure that key roles are filled by best-in-class talent with the requisite skills and experience. Our people are our greatest asset. It is our people, and their expertise, that set us apart. From day one, you will be assigned a "buddy" to guide you through the ins and outs of daily life at Andersen. You will also have a mentor who will work with you on your professional development, career goals, and career path at Andersen. We invest in our people and our people are invested in us.