Head: Financial Operations and Strategy Leader

2 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa wePlace Full time
Job Summary
WePlace seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Securities Management and Administration team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, credit, and commercial law, with excellent leadership and management skills.

About the Role
This senior role is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, operational execution, and performance management of the Securities Administration department. The successful candidate will drive optimal operational execution to manifest great client experience and enable other Credit functions in the client experience pipeline.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategy for revolutionising the department to facilitate growth and scale, including automation, skills, technology, and securing funding for initiatives.
- Lead and manage the drafting and fulfilment of the Banks contracting and safekeeping of credit agreements and security documentation, as well as the ongoing maintenance of credit facilities and securities.
- Provide input cross-functionally across Credit, providing guidance for decision making in respect of risk parameters for collateral.
- Secure buy-in for the strategy and related initiatives from key stakeholders such as Legal, IT, CED, Business Banking, and Credit generally.
- Identify opportunities to automate processes with Securities Management and Administration third-party entities and work with them to implement changes for greater efficiency and client service.

Qualifications
- Honours Degree in Finance, Commercial/Contract Law, Accounting, or similar business/finance-related field.
- Masters Degree in Business Administration, Commercial, or Contract Law, Accounting, or similar business/finance-related field.
- 10+ years' management experience in a senior role in a secured credit environment holding responsibility for leading a large organisational unit.
- Proven experience of successfully revolutionising, transforming large teams, and/or senior leadership in a significant transformation project.

Employment Conditions
- Clear criminal and credit record.

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