Jobs at Strivo Labs

About the Role

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Associate, Funds Management to support the seamless execution of our lending, savings, and investment operations.
• This role sits at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all fund flows and portfolio activities.
• The ideal candidate is highly analytical, well-versed in LoanDisk, and passionate about leveraging technology to drive operational excellence.
• You will play a critical role in managing reconciliations, optimizing fund movement processes, maintaining data integrity, and supporting investment operations for both retail and high-net-worth clients.
• This position requires strong collaboration with the finance, risk, and technology teams to ensure that all fund operations align with company goals, regulatory standards, and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities
LoanDisk Platform Administration & Optimization:

• Lead the setup, configuration, and ongoing optimization of LoanDisk for lending, savings, and investment operations.
• Manage end-to-end data migration and ensure data integrity across customer, loan, and investment portfolios.
• Customize LoanDisk to generate real-time reports and dashboards that enhance decision-making and visibility.

Funds & Portfolio Operations:

• Oversee daily fund movements, loan disbursements, repayments, savings inflows, and investment transactions.
• Support high-net-worth investment operations, ensuring prompt settlements, reconciliations, and accurate reporting.
• Maintain precise records of all fund activities and ensure they reconcile with accounting and bank records.

Reconciliation, Reporting & Compliance:

• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations between bank statements, LoanDisk, and internal accounting records.
• Generate accurate operational and financial performance reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, data security, and CBN/NDIC regulatory requirements.

Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement:

• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, turnaround time, and customer experience.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to automate workflows, streamline reporting, and improve data reliability.
• Support the development of SOPs for funds management, lending operations, and platform administration.

Data & Insight Generation:

• Conduct performance analysis of loan and investment portfolios to support decision-making and risk management.
• Translate operational data into actionable insights that inform portfolio strategy and business growth.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Support:

• Serve as the operational liaison between technology, finance, and customer teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide system training and support to internal stakeholders to enhance user adoption and process consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience with LoanDisk in a fintech, lending, or microfinance environment.
• Proven experience in funds management, reconciliations, and credit operations.
• Strong understanding of consumer lending, savings, and investment workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to configure and optimize LoanDisk for reporting, customer information management, and portfolio tracking.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a problem-solving and process-driven approach.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the center of transforming our fintech operations through automation and intelligent systems.
• Work in a high-impact, growth-oriented environment redefining consumer lending in Nigeria.
• Collaborate with innovative teams passionate about operational excellence and financial inclusion.
• Competitive compensation, continuous learning, and clear growth pathways.

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About the Role

• We are seeking a visionary and analytical Business Lead, Funds Management to oversee all aspects of our capital and investment fund operations, covering both internal company liquidity and HNI investment fund.
• This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and financial governance—driving performance, accountability, and optimization across all fund portfolios.
• As the custodian of the company’s capital structure, you will ensure disciplined fund deployment, efficient cash flow management, and optimal yield generation across multiple business lines.
• You will also lead the design and administration of frameworks for HNI investments, ensuring transparency, compliance, and consistent returns aligned with regulatory standards and investor expectations.
• The ideal candidate combines a deep understanding of funds management, treasury, and investment operations with the agility to leverage technology, analytics, and structured processes to deliver measurable results.
• You will work closely with Finance, Risk, Technology, and Executive Leadership to drive capital efficiency, operational rigor, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Capital Oversight:

• Lead end-to-end management of the company’s capital funds, lending portfolio, and partner-managed HNI investment funds.
• Develop and implement fund flow and capital allocation strategies that balance liquidity, profitability, and risk.
• Oversee liquidity management, ensuring adequate cash flow to support lending operations and investor obligations.
• Drive capital planning and forecasting in collaboration with Finance and Strategy teams.
• Support leadership in structuring new investment vehicles, fundraising, and partnership engagements.

HNI & Partner Fund Management:

• Oversee the fund structure and governance framework for the partner company’s HNI fund, ensuring clear reporting, transparent performance tracking, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the lifecycle of HNI investments—onboarding, portfolio allocation, yield monitoring, and periodic reconciliations.
• Coordinate investor relations activities, ensuring timely updates, statements, and performance insights.
• Support the design of new investment products tailored to HNI and institutional investors.

Fund Operations & Platform Optimization:

• Lead automation of fund operations using the Loan Management System (LMS) or other fintech platforms.
• Customize system configurations for real-time visibility of inflows, repayments, and investment performance.
• Collaborate with Technology teams to enhance dashboards, automate reconciliations, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Ensure seamless integration between fund operations platforms and accounting systems for accurate financial tracking.

Reconciliation, Reporting & Regulatory Compliance:

• Supervise all reconciliations across multiple bank accounts, internal ledgers, and LMS data.
• Ensure strict adherence to CBN, SEC, NDIC, and internal audit regulations for both company and HNI funds.
• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly fund performance reports to executive leadership and investors.
• Maintain transparent records of fund flows, portfolio performance, and liquidity movements.

Portfolio Performance & Investment Operations:

• Oversee daily investment operations, settlements, and yield calculations for both company and partner-managed funds.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor fund utilization, liquidity levels, yield optimization, and repayment performance.
• Conduct financial analysis to assess fund performance, risk exposure, and capital adequacy.
• Provide actionable insights to support credit pricing, investment diversification, and strategic fund allocation.

Process Excellence & Risk Management:

• Continuously assess and enhance internal control frameworks governing funds management.
• Identify operational gaps and lead initiatives to improve accuracy, turnaround time, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fund movement, reconciliations, and investment operations.
• Partner with Risk and Compliance teams to mitigate liquidity, market, and operational risks.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Technology, Risk, and Business Development teams to align fund strategies with organizational goals.
• Serve as the operational liaison between the company and partner organizations managing HNI or institutional investments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the funds management team to ensure excellence in execution and accountability.
• Present fund health, performance trends, and liquidity reports to senior management and board committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline (Master’s or CFA certification is an advantage).
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in funds management, capital markets, treasury, or investment operations—preferably within fintech, asset management, or lending.
• Strong understanding of capital structuring, liquidity management, and investment product operations.
• Proven experience managing HNI or institutional investor portfolios.
• Familiarity with Loan Management Systems (e.g., LoanDisk), treasury tools, and financial analytics platforms.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and reporting skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and a deep sense of fiduciary responsibility.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a pivotal business function managing both company and partner capital funds.
• Influence strategic investment and liquidity decisions at the executive level.
• Work with a forward-thinking fintech brand redefining consumer lending and capital management in Nigeria.
• Collaborate with innovative professionals passionate about financial inclusion, governance, and operational excellence.
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and clear growth opportunities.
• If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for financial innovation, fund governance, and delivering measurable impact through disciplined capital management, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead at the highest level.