Job Openings at Opay

Role Overview

The Investment Manager will work closely with the Head of Investment to support and execute the company’s investment strategy. The role is responsible for end-to-end execution of approved investment transactions, partner engagement, documentation, and operational coordination, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance of the Head of Investment to execute approved investment transactions from decision finalization through closure.
• Drive end-to-end transaction execution, including investment communication, documentation preparation, confirmation, and proper archiving.
• Ensure all investment transactions follow internal control processes and are fully closed-loop.
• Maintain daily communication with investment partners, financial institutions, and counterparties.
• Identify potential funding needs and support investment planning activities.
• Conduct market, product, and investment research to support decision-making.
• Assist in preparing investment-related materials for internal reviews, audits, and external regulatory examinations.
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders to facilitate audit processes and information requests.
• Gather local business requirements and translate them into structured system and operational needs.
• Liaise with Product, Asset & Liability Management, and other relevant teams to ensure investment operations are well-aligned.
• Support ongoing process improvements within the investment function.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in investment management, treasury, corporate finance, banking, fintech, or asset management.
• Strong understanding of investment operations, transaction execution, and financial instruments.
• Experience working with financial partners, banks, or institutional counterparties.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, regulated environment is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Investment execution & operational excellence
• Partner & relationship management
• Financial analysis & market research
• Documentation & compliance discipline
• Cross-functional collaboration

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Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and drive operational excellence across assigned regions. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Hausa, highly organized, and experienced in managing field operations, processes, and teams at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operational activities to ensure efficiency and service delivery.
• Oversee field operations, logistics, and execution across assigned locations.
• Develop and implement operational processes, controls, and performance standards.
• Manage and coordinate teams, ensuring productivity, accountability, and compliance.
• Track operational KPIs and prepare performance reports for management.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve service delivery and customer experience.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on operations experience, preferably in fintech, FMCG, logistics, or related sectors.
• Senior Manager–level experience managing teams and operations.
• Must be fluent in Hausa (spoken proficiency required).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and execution skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced, field-oriented environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in basic operational reporting and data tracking tools.

Preferred

• Experience managing multi-location or regional operations.
• Background in high-growth or operations-intensive businesses.