Head of Operations

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About the company:

The Company is a global multi-asset fintech business that delivers technology-driven trading solutions to a wide client base. It provides access to various financial instruments, including derivatives, equities, and futures.

They are looking for a Head of Operations. The position would be ideal for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and experienced operations leader with a strong background in clearing and balancing at a futures commission merchant (FCM).

Overseeing end-to-end post-trade processes, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, clearing, and reconciliation

Managing daily collateral activities and ensuring accurate, timely reporting of client balances, P&L, and trading positions

Ensuring all operational procedures comply with industry regulations and overseeing the audit and regulatory exam processes

Identifying and addressing operational risks in collaboration with legal, compliance, and risk teams

Supporting the creation, maintenance, and execution of business continuity plans

Leading client onboarding from an operations standpoint and resolving service-related inquiries

Collaborating with internal tech teams to implement, upgrade, and maintain operational systems

Driving automation efforts and process improvement across operational functions

Leading and mentoring operations staff across various functions such as clearing, trade support, and reconciliation

Setting performance benchmarks and conducting regular reviews for operational team members

Managing external relationships with clearinghouses, exchanges, and vendors while ensuring service standards are met

Should possess over 10 years of hands-on experience working with CME tools like FEC, EFS, ClearPort, CME Direct, and others

Quite an acquaintance with clearing and balancing processes at an FCM with over a decade of industry exposure

Must be skilled in leading operational teams with at least 5 years in management roles

Ensure that you deliver a strong understanding of cross-department workflows and dependencies

Ensuring quality projects are delivered within defined timelines, particularly around onboarding to new exchanges and clearinghouses like ICE EU or Nodal

You are also expected to have worked with or have knowledge of back-office and middle-office systems such as ION, GMI, ATEO, or Lisa

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other

Industries

Capital Markets and Financial Services

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