Job Title:
Operations Manager
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Middle Office team. The successful candidate will oversee trade lifecycle oversight, ensure accurate regulatory reporting, and drive process automation initiatives.
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About the Role:
The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing a high-performing team, overseeing training plans, recruitment needs, and performance reviews. They will also manage trade matching, settlement, reconciliation, and failed trade resolution, as well as ensuring accurate and timely regulatory reporting.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor a high-performing team, overseeing training plans, recruitment needs, and performance reviews.
* Manage trade lifecycle oversight, including matching, settlement, reconciliation, and failed trade resolution.
* Ensure accurate and timely regulatory reporting, including EMIR, SFTR, and CSDR.
* Oversee collateral management processes and relationships with outsourced providers.
* Monitor and manage OTC derivatives lifecycle events and associated documentation.
* Drive process automation and data analytics initiatives, such as RPA, dashboards, and BI tools.
* Champion operational risk awareness and implement process improvements aligned with industry best practices.
* Coordinate operational requirements for fund launches, closures, and mergers.
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Requirements:
* Minimum 7 years' experience in financial operations, with strong exposure to Middle Office.
* Extensive knowledge of the full trade and settlement lifecycle, including OTC derivatives and exchange-traded instruments.
* Proven track record in managing and developing high-performing teams.
* Experience with fund operations and a strong understanding of NAV impactors.
* Familiarity with regulatory requirements and reporting frameworks (EMIR, SFTR, etc.).
* Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Hands-on experience with systems such as Bloomberg, SWIFT, CTM, OSTTRA, FusionInvest, and BI tools.
* A relevant third-level qualification in Finance, Mathematics, or related field.
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What We're Looking For:
If you have a passion for operations management and a desire to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly via the link below.
For a confidential discussion before applying, contact:
01 485 4498