Our client in fintech and financial services is seeking a Chief of Staff and Operations to serve as the CEO’s strategic partner. This high-impact role will oversee platform operations—including lending and secondary market transactions, coordinate investment projects, manage financial administration, and liaise with external partners. The role is ideal for candidates from asset management, investment operations, or wealth management backgrounds who bring strong financial administration, portfolio coordination, and stakeholder management experience. They must be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and adapting to a flexible schedule and locations. Must be available to start on the 1st of December 2025.
Job Description and Responsibilities
Platform Operations
Manage lending and secondary market transactions
Execute blockchain transactions and verify mobile money payments
Reconcile daily financial records and monitor loan performance
Generate weekly platform reports and manage treasury wallet
Investment Coordination
Liaise with property development partners and track project milestones
Organize documentation for tokenization and prepare investor updates
Ensure timely communication and flag delays
Financial Administration
Process payments, invoices, and maintain financial records
Prepare monthly statements and reconcile bank/crypto accounts
Track budget vs actuals and manage investor reporting
External Partnerships
Coordinate with legal, KYC, mobile money, and tech vendors
Oversee social media agency and real estate partners
Executive Support
Manage CEO calendar, meetings, and travel logistics
Prepare agendas, minutes, and handle ad-hoc tasks
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum 3 years’ experience in asset management, investment operations, or wealth management
Strong financial skills: reconciliation, payment processing, investment tracking
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency (models, pivot tables, formulas)
Familiarity with digital payments and mobile money platforms (EcoCash, Innbucks)
Exceptional coordination and stakeholder management abilities
Excellent written communication for reports and investor updates
Comfortable with blockchain and crypto wallets (or quick learner)
Proficient in Google Workspace and project management tools (Trello, Asana, Notion)
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive problem-solver
Able to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision