AFIN Senior Operations (Local)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC

• Plan and direct the Asset Management entity's ("office") activities to achieve stated/agreed targets and standards for operational performance;


• Develop the Annual Business Plan with the leadership team and other organization policies; drive business profitability and performance aligned with the approved business plans.


• Ensure that Business Plan is cascaded in terms of quantifiable performance measures across the office;


• Develop and implement global systems and processes which increase the efficiency of the office;


• Drive projects aimed at sales increase, including marketing and PR activities, discussing new offering based on international experience with banks, funds, financial institutions etc. Concentrate on retention and growth of existing client portfolio;


• Identity and control key drivers of cost, quality, risks, expenses, revenues, profits, business growth, competition, and performance;


• Contribute to the evaluation and development of operational strategy and performance as part of the executive team;


• Understand business challenges and strategize solutions to solve and to implement relevant changes to procedures and systems in order to optimize the internal processes and efficiencies;

OPERATIONAL

• Responsible for implementing appropriate and best of breed systems and drafting standard operating procedures for asset management business.


• Support the business to create efficiencies and optimize work allocation;


• Support the implementation of appropriate global systems and processes which increase efficiency;


• Support the delivery of the financial and operational priorities and budget, within the defined financial targets and objectives.


• Build and document standard, transparent, and repeatable production and service processes to provide stable, consistent and quality products and services that both internal and external customers expect;


• Responsible for the review of existing processes, mapping key processes, identifying gaps and creating the path to a more efficient operations model;


• Facilitate enforcing policies, procedures and work-instructions to achieve a standardized way of working towards the clients;


• Ensure the smooth onboarding and off boarding of clients via appropriate systems and internal systems, and ensure proper communication across functions during the process.


• Ensure compliance with statutory authorities and audit requirements.


• Maximize utilization of resources and drive cost control measures across operations.


• Travel to offices / client visits as appropriate to support business requirements and manage deliverables;


• Provide conducive and safe working environment through people management, provision of adequate tools and techniques and motivational practices in order to achieve optimum productivity.

PROFITABILITY PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH

• Drive the discipline of accurately measuring clients deliverables and value of service, ensure smooth execution of pricing, invoicing and collection of outstanding fees.


• Monitor performance and take action on all client activities in order to achieve the revenue and client servicing targets.


• Introduce measures to monitor all client activities to ensure quality and timeliness


• Build and maintain strategic business relationship with clients; guide the team to build client relationships and ensure timely and quality delivery


• Ensure business profitability and performance is aligned with the approved business plan. Review and ensure policies, procedures and contractual agreements are consistently met.

OTHER DUTIES

• Undertake the role of director, nominee, manager, partner, secretary, authorized signatory or any related position in internal entities or client entities of the Group, where necessary and required by the Management.


• Undertake such other duties, related to the position, as may from time to time be agreed with Management.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• 18+ years of experience in Wealth Structuring/ Institutional Sales/ Fund industry


• Background in Asset Management with exposure to Variable Capital Company (VCC) and fund management/ administration; and experience managing/ constructing an investment portfolio.


• Should have experience and track record in rapidly growing business and generating income, with proven experience in converting institutional and UHNWI.


• Takes initiative, positive and proactive, dedicated, focused and revenue and target driven.


• Exhibits strong leadership, social & interpersonal skills; a positive can-do attitude and creativity.


• Experience in management or team leadership, with a hands-on approach to getting things done.


• Excellent client facing skills. Well-developed spoken and written communication skills and the ability to tailor style to relevant audiences, and successfully liaise with people at different levels.


• Excellent English language fluency; additional languages preferred.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, solution driven, highly organized and detail orientated with good decision making and time management skills. Independent, hands-on and takes accountability to deliver solutions and results.


• Ability to adapt and work under pressure in a smaller, dynamic local team environment; along with being part of a bigger matrix organization. Proven leadership and team player skills, with ambition to excel in the role.


• Willing to travel within the country and outside the country when required.

For queries, please contact: Jobs@amicorp.com