Job Description
Job Description
Our client is a prominent player in the precious metals industry, seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of their cutting-edge digital platform. The role will ensure smooth business operations across trade execution, settlement, compliance, customer service, and vendor/partner management. The Operations Manager will collaborate closely with Product, Technology, Compliance, and Finance teams to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a seamless customer experience.
Job Description
- Oversee all end-to-end operational processes for the Digital Platform (buying, selling, redemption, storage, settlement).
- Ensure accurate and timely execution, reconciliation, and settlement of digital transactions.
- Monitor platform activities to detect anomalies, system errors, or fraudulent transactions.
- Liaise with custodians, vaulting partners, and insurers to ensure proper handling of gold assets.
- Coordinate physical redemption processes, including customer verification and logistics.
- Ensure operations comply with regulatory requirements (financial services, Shariah compliance if applicable, AML/CFT, KYC).
- Maintain operational controls and procedures to mitigate risks in digital operations.
- Collaborate with Compliance teams on audits, reporting, and regulatory submissions.
- Manage customer queries related to transactions, redemption, and operational issues.
- Serve as a point of contact for vaulting and payment gateway partners.
- Monitor and improve customer experience by reducing operational friction.
- Develop and optimize standard operating procedures (SOPs) for digital operations.
- Implement process automation and operational scalability improvements.
- Track key operational KPIs (transaction success rates, settlement timelines, error rates).
- Work with Technology teams to resolve system issues and enhance platform stability.
- Coordinate with Finance on transaction reconciliation, reporting, and audits.
- Support Product and Strategy teams on new feature launches, ensuring operational readiness.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in operations management, preferably in fintech, banking, payments, commodities trading, or digital investment platforms.
- Strong knowledge of financial operations, settlement processes, AML/KYC, and compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with commodities (gold/precious metals), custody, and vaulting operations is an advantage.
- Proven ability to manage third-party service providers (vaults, insurers, logistics providers).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to manage cross-functional teams.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure.
For more information or confidential consultation, please do not hesitate to contact Pui Yee at puiyee.chow@bell-ward.com.
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