Senior Operations Manager

Chemonics International; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemonics International is looking for a Senior Operations Manager in London for an innovative financial services initiative focusing on impact investment. The role involves leading project life cycles, managing relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with FCA regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and exciting benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Childcare Workplace Benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible & Hybrid Working

Remote Equipment Allowance

Generous Annual Leave

Travel Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience managing projects in impact investing, fintech, or financial services.
• Familiarity with impact measurement methodologies, such as GIIN standards.
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and ESG frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational growth and development of the financial services initiative.
• Ensure all operations adhere to FCA regulations and guidelines.
• Prepare monthly project status reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of impact investing principles

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong analytical and strategic thinking

Ability to self-manage

Ability to connect with stakeholders

Education

Relevant degree, professional qualification, or equivalent experience

Job description

About The Role

Chemonics UK seeks a Senior Operations Manager for an innovative financial services initiative that connects investors with impact investment opportunities in emerging and frontier markets. This venture leverages Chemonics’ 50 years of experience across 150+ countries to provide investors with access to vetted impact investment opportunities that deliver both financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact.

The initiative addresses the growing demand from investors for transparent, professionally managed impact investment solutions that align with their impact objectives while delivering competitive returns, providing end-to-end services that simplify the traditionally complex process of impact investing in emerging markets.

The Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the operational growth and development of this initiative. The role offers significant exposure across the Chemonics group and strategic partnerships, requiring strong collaborative relationships aligned with Chemonics' values of caring, integrity, opportunity, excellence, and innovation.

Main Responsibilities

1. Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery from initiation to deployment for major or multiple minor initiatives.
2. Identify logical grouping, sequencing, and delivery approach of key milestones.
3. Work with the finance business partner to establish project costs, benefits, and manage budgets.
4. Establish governance processes and reporting expectations for the platform.
5. Ensure all operations adhere to FCA regulations and guidelines.
6. Prepare monthly project status reports for wider reporting schedules.
7. Maintain transparent tracking of the project, including risks and issues, providing real-time status updates.
8. Provide succinct options and recommendations to senior stakeholders when delivery risks arise.
9. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
10. Research industry and regulatory landscape, providing insights and demonstrating these in project approach and timelines.
11. Continuously improve work processes and adaptability.

Qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience

• Knowledge of impact investing principles, FCA regulations, and ESG frameworks.
• Familiarity with impact measurement methodologies, such as GIIN standards.
• Relevant degree, professional qualification, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years’ experience managing projects in impact investing, fintech, or financial services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to self-manage and deliver tasks with high attention to detail.
• Ability to connect with various stakeholders across the consortium.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Capable of working to deadlines and multi-tasking.

Additional Information

• Role based in Chemonics UK London office with a hybrid working arrangement.
• Right to work in the UK required.
• Closing date for applications: 27 July 2025.

Why Join Chemonics UK? Exciting Benefits Await!

• Private Medical Insurance – coverage from day one.
• Health Cash Plan – support for routine healthcare costs.
• Competitive Salary – within the sector.
• Pension Scheme – auto-enrollment provided.
• Childcare Workplace Benefit – tax and NI savings for working parents.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working – work from home with two office days weekly.
• Remote Equipment Allowance – up to £150 for home setup.
• Generous Annual Leave – starting at 25 days, increasing to 30 after 7 years.
• Celebrations & Team Events – summer and end-of-year parties.
• Travel Accident Insurance – coverage for work-related travel.

About Us

Chemonics UK is a leader in global sustainable development, part of Chemonics International's global network. We support projects worldwide, from educational support in Syria to public service access in Mozambique and peacebuilding in Yemen. Our actions are driven by transforming ideas into world-changing impacts.

Our diverse teams combine technical expertise and lived experience to address complex challenges, fostering global and local connections for learning and adaptation. With a 50-year history, we operate in over 100 countries, with 90% of staff working in communities they consider home.

Chemonics International is a major international development consultancy, committed to sustainable development goals, with 6,000 experts worldwide.

Further Information

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