Senior Operations Lead
About the Role:
* The Senior Operations Lead will lead a dynamic Middle Office team in a key control function bridging the Front Office and external market counterparties.
* The role involves ensuring trade integrity, regulatory compliance, and process optimisation across a broad asset class spectrum.
* The successful candidate will be responsible for managing trade lifecycle oversight, including matching, settlement, reconciliation, and failed trade resolution.
* This includes overseeing collateral management processes and relationships with outsourced providers.
* The Senior Operations Lead will also monitor and manage OTC derivatives lifecycle events and associated documentation.
* Key responsibilities include driving process automation and data analytics initiatives.
* The role requires championing operational risk awareness and implementing process improvements aligned with industry best practices.
* The Senior Operations Lead will coordinate operational requirements for fund launches, closures, and mergers.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 7 years of experience in financial operations with strong exposure to Middle Office.
* The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the full trade and settlement lifecycle, including OTC derivatives and exchange-traded instruments.
* A proven track record in managing and developing high-performing teams is essential.
* Experience with fund operations and a strong understanding of NAV impactors are highly desirable.
* Familiarity with regulatory requirements and reporting frameworks (EMIR, SFTR, etc.) is necessary.
* The successful candidate will possess advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.