Hindustan Times - Senior Operations Manager - Transactions - CA/CS (5-7 yrs)

Senior Operations Manager

About the Role:

- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Operations Manager to lead the daily operations of our Transactions Department.

- This role focuses on ensuring timely and accurate updates of deal data across Private and Public Markets, managing a team of 15-20 professionals.

- It requires expertise in various financial transactions, including startup investments, IPOs, listed debts, and more.

- Additionally, this role will be responsible for identifying new data points across different investment types to enhance our transaction database, improving data insights and relevance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operations Management: Oversee the daily operations within the Transactions Department, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant updates of all deal-related data.

- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 15-20, fostering a collaborative positive, and productive work environment.

- Data Innovation and Enhancement: Identify and define new data points to capture emerging investment trends (e.g., ESG investment metrics, startup innovation funding) to maintain a comprehensive and relevant database.

- Process Automation and Efficiency: Identify and implement opportunities for automation within data processing and team workflows, reducing manual tasks and improving overall accuracy and efficiency.

- Planning and Execution: Develop and execute strategies to optimize team performance and operational efficiency, ensuring maximum output aligned with business goals.

- MCA Filings Expertise: Demonstrate a strong understanding of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) filings, with knowledge of specific forms, their purposes, and data extraction techniques to ensure accurate transaction documentation.

- Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes to maintain data accuracy, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and maintain productive relationships with external industry experts or data verification sources as needed for accurate deal information.

- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine operational processes to improve productivity and reduce turnaround times.

- Performance Tracking and Reporting: Regularly monitor and analyze team performance against KPIs, preparing reports and actionable insights for senior management to support strategic goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Company Secretary (CS) preferred; candidates with degrees in Business, Finance, or related fields will also be considered.

- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in operations management, ideally within financial services or a transactions-focused environment.

- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of various deal types, including venture investments, IPOs, private equity, listed debt instruments, and capital markets transactions.

- MCA Filing Proficiency: Familiarity with MCA filings and processes, including knowledge of specific forms, their purposes, and data extraction practices.

- Leadership Skills: Proven track record in managing teams effectively with a focus on productivity, quality, and team engagement.

- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to monitor and improve operational metrics and team performance.

- Data-Driven Mindset: Experience in identifying and implementing new data collection practices for deeper insights.

- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Competencies

- Operational planning and execution

- Team management and leadership

- Process automation and optimization

- Knowledge of capital markets, financial transactions, and MCA filings

- Compliance and risk management

- Data accuracy and quality control

- Data innovation and collection strategy

- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration

- This role is crucial to enhancing the accuracy, depth, and innovation of our transaction data. If you have a solid background in financial transactions, MCA filing expertise, strong team management skills, and a passion for operational excellence, we invite you to apply.