Operations Manager / Regional Head (Asset Finance)

About the role

A client in the asset finance industry is looking for a dynamic Operations Manager/Regional Head to join its team in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The role covers regional business growth, client relationships, portfolio oversight, team leadership and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and achieve regional sales and profitability targets, identify and convert new business opportunities and expand market presence across key sectors and clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and stakeholders, ensuring high satisfaction and retention, and strengthen strategic partnerships.
• Oversee the regional portfolio, monitor client exposures, asset performance and risk indicators, and ensure alignment with credit policies and risk management frameworks.
• Ensure effective execution of business processes and deal implementation, align regional activities with company strategy and improve operations where needed.
• Track and report regional performance metrics, sales performance, portfolio trends and growth insights to senior management.
• Lead and manage regional teams, providing coaching, development and performance management, and promote a high-performance culture.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, maintain strong governance and risk practices, and support audit and compliance processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related field; a postgraduate qualification in Business, Finance or Management is preferred.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in financial services, asset finance or business development within a commercial environment.
• Proven track record driving sales, revenue growth and market expansion in a region or business.
• Experience managing client relationships, intermediaries and stakeholder networks, overseeing portfolio performance and risk exposure, leading teams and operating within governance, compliance and regulatory frameworks.