Operations Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £80000 – £85000/annum + package
Benefits: Bonus, Private Medical, Life Insurance, Pension + 25 Days Holiday
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing boutique asset manager based in the City. The business is continuing to evolve and we are looking for a Senior Operations Manager to join their centralised Ops team.
You’ll join a small, agile environment and support a multi-product business with responsibility for day-to-day Ops management, trade/settlements, regulatory reporting and wider project activity.
This is a highly autonomous role with the opportunity to shape/develop a young team, serving as the right hand to the COO.
Responsibilities:
* Line management of x2 junior operations staff.
* Oversight and management of trade booking, confirmation and settlements.
* Ensure the team complete all processing for client positions.
* Complete transfers in/out for clients from external brokers and custodians.
* Reconciliations – daily cash, stock position and inter-system recs are completed/resolved.
* Creating escalation reports to management on all breaks with relevant auditable commentary.
* Regulatory Reporting.
* Responsible for transaction reporting and run the relevant committee.
* Regular review and update of procedures completed to reflect changes in internal processes and market regulations.
* Regular liaison with the Front Office teams so team are aware of new business developments/requirements.
Operations stakeholder and representative for the following committees:
* CASS Committee
* Transaction Reporting Committee
* Systems projects meetings
* Risk Committee
What experience we're looking for:
* 5-7 years of commercial experience as a minimum.
* Background in wealth/asset management or the financial services industry.
* Strong background and knowledge in regulatory reporting and FCA regulations.
* Strong experience in trade reconciliations, trade settlements/execution – an understanding of the trade process, trade booking standards and lifecycles for products supported.
* Line management and experience in managing a team of resource.
* An effective communicator, hands-on and ability to oversee day-to-day Ops activities.
* Demonstrable experience using SWIFT and custodian portals.
More details available on successful application
