Head of Operations

Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop the Middle Office and Trade Support team, overseeing daily operations and performance. Manage the full trade lifecycle, including trade capture, allocation, booking, matching, confirmation, clearing, and settlement. Oversee daily trade reconciliations, settlement processes, client static data, and standing settlement instructions. Ensure accurate and timely regulatory reporting, including TRACE reporting for fixed income transactions. Manage institutional client inquiries, account openings, KYC coordination, and credit-related operational processes. Monitor and resolve trade exceptions, settlement issues, credit alerts, and operational risks. Partner with Technology on system enhancements, process automation, user acceptance testing (UAT), and operational improvements. Collaborate with internal teams to maintain strong controls and deliver exceptional client service.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required.10+ years of experience in institutional securities operations, middle office, or trade support, including team management experience. Strong understanding of the end-to-end trade lifecycle across domestic and international markets. Experience with institutional equities and fixed income operations, trade reconciliations, clearing, settlement, and regulatory reporting. FINRA Series 7 license required. Proven leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and institutional clients. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Base Salary: $194,000–$230,000 annually, plus potential bonus and company-sponsored benefits. Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.