Chief Operating Officer

Paton Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a seasoned operations professional for an executive role in alternative investments. This position involves partnering with top executives and leading the scaling of a global asset management platform. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of fund structures. This role can be based in Johannesburg or Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of hands-on experience in operations related to alternative investments.
• Experience in scaling global asset management platforms.
• Ability to drive change and standardize processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and CFO to drive strategic initiatives.
• Lead the scaling of a global asset management platform.
• Standardize processes within the investment management team.

Skills

Expertise in alternative investments

Knowledge of fund structures

Strategic operations management

Project management

Business development

Job description

A blue chip International player is seeking a seasoned and strategic operations professional with over 10 years of hands on experience in Alternative Investments to join the team and be part of EXCO.

This role is non negotiable in its requirement for expertise in alternative investments and knowledge of fund structures, as the individual will be responsible for driving change and standardising processes.

The collaborative candidate will partner with the CEO and CFO whilst leading the scaling of a global asset management platform. This position can be based in either Johannesburg or Cape Town.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Business Development
• Industry: Investment Management and Financial Services

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