Hybrid Senior Operations Lead, Financial Services

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Lead to boost efficiency and strategic execution in our Sandton, Gauteng operations. The role requires leading complex financial processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting.

You will oversee daily operations, manage key projects, and lead a dedicated team to achieve organizational goals. A strong understanding of the financial services landscape, leadership, and stakeholder management are essential

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or MBA or equivalent
• Proven track record in senior ops roles within financial services
• Experience managing teams in a hybrid work environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational activities, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize operational workflows and service delivery.
• Lead and mentor a team of operations professionals to foster performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage key operational projects from conception to completion with timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Identify opportunities for process automation to reduce costs and boost productivity.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, and IT to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of operational roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Hybrid work management

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Finance

MBA

Tools

CRM systems

Financial software

Operational management tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Lead to boost efficiency and strategic execution in our Sandton, Gauteng operations. The role requires leading complex financial processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting.

You will oversee daily operations, manage key projects, and lead a dedicated team to achieve organizational goals. A strong understanding of the financial services landscape, leadership, and stakeholder management are essential