Vice President Product Operations

Lesha Bank is searching for the greatest talent and brightest minds to contribute to the current growth phase at our bank. We are looking for top-tier individuals who are passionate and hungry to add value from day one. Every day at Lesha is different, presenting a new challenge with the opportunity to contribute and grow. We are looking for a VP of Product Operations.

The Vice President – Product Operations (Investment Products) is responsible for the end-to-end operational implementation and governance of investment products across Private Equity, Real Estate, and Public Equities.

This role serves as the strategic bridge between the Investment and Product teams, IT, Operations, and Finance, ensuring that every investment product is structured, executed, and reported accurately. The VP guarantees operational readiness, data integrity, and reporting consistency across all systems and teams supporting investment activities.

Key Responsibilities

Product Launch & Implementation

• Translate new investment product structures — including Private Equity funds, Real Estate vehicles, and Public Equity mandates — into clear operational workflows.
• Define the end-to-end process for product setup, capital commitments, subscriptions, redemptions, and distributions.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure booking and reporting processes are supported in Temenos T24 or related platforms.
• Coordinate with Operations and Finance to ensure accurate setup of product hierarchies, investor accounts, and reporting structures.
• Maintain a Product Implementation Playbook for all investment products, capturing workflows, data flows, and control points.

Transaction Coordination & Booking Oversight

• Oversee all investment lifecycle transactions
• Ensure all transactions are accurately booked in the bank’s systems, validated against deal documentation, and reconciled with product terms.
• Review booking templates and booking data to ensure accuracy and alignment with documentation.
• Collaborate with IT and Operations to address booking or data flow discrepancies promptly.

Data Integrity & Reporting

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of investment product data across systems.
• Validate client statements, fund summaries, and investment dashboards for accuracy and consistency.
• Oversee integration of reporting data between T24, data warehouses, and performance reporting tools.
• Support periodic valuations and audits by providing clean, reconciled datasets.

Governance, Controls & Documentation

• Own and maintain all operational documentation for investment products, including SOPs, control checklists, and process maps.
• Ensure that all products meet operational readiness standards and receive formal approval before launch.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks and internal governance standards.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to strengthen control and reduce manual interventions.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary coordination point between the Investment, Product, IT, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Lead product operational readiness reviews and manage issue resolution across departments.
• Work closely with IT to enhance system functionality, automate manual workflows, and ensure consistent data flow.

Key Deliverables

• Operational readiness and go-live documentation for each investment product.
• Accurate and timely booking of all investment transactions.
• Standardized templates for booking, reporting, and product documentation.
• Monthly reporting package with validated investment data.
• No outstanding audit or data integrity issues related to investment operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA
• 8–12 years of experience in investment operations, product operations, or fund administration, with exposure to Private Equity, Real Estate, and Public Equities.
• Strong understanding of investment product structures, including fund vehicles, SPVs, and portfolio mandates.
• Experience with core banking and reporting systems (Temenos T24, or similar).
• Proven ability to manage front-to-back investment workflows and cross-functional coordination.
• Deep knowledge of investment accounting, performance metrics (IRR, NAV, MOIC), and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and governance skills.