The Client
My client is a leading multi-strategy hedge fund, trading a wide range of Cash and Derivative asset classes, with offices in London, New York City and Singapore.
They are looking for a Head of Operations to manage a global team of 15.
What You'll Get
* An opportunity to work at one of the most exciting, fast growing and dynamic buy-side businesses in the market.
* An opportunity to work in the leadership team, reporting to the COO, in a firm with an exceptionally high talent density where you will work alongside top performers from across the industry.
* Highly competitive salary and compensation.
* Benefits package including Healthcare, Life Assurance, Dental Care & Pension.
* 25 days holiday allowance, plus statutory bank holiday.
* Flexible/hybrid working environment.
What You'll Do
The key components of the role will include:
* Operational Strategy: develop and implement the operational strategy in alignment with the overall business goals, optimizing processes and enhancing efficiency.
* Risk Management: oversee risk management activities, identifying potential risks, and implementing measures to mitigate them, ensuring regulatory compliance at all times.
* Fund Accounting: including T+1 PnL production and NAV reconciliation and oversight.
* Trade Settlement and Confirmation: manage trade settlement and confirmation processes, ensuring timely and accurate execution of trades, and resolving any discrepancies.
* Cash and Asset Reconciliation: oversee cash and asset reconciliation activities to maintain a clear and accurate picture of fund holdings and transactions.
* Team Leadership: lead, mentor, and manage a team of operations professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
What You'll Need
* Extensive experience in hedge fund operations, including roles of increasing responsibility.
* Extensive knowledge of buy-side operational workflows.
* Extensive knowledge of PnL & NAV production and oversight with previous experience in a Fund Accounting capacity.
* Extensive knowledge of trade life cycles and previous experience in a Middle Office capacity.
* Strong knowledge of financial asset classes across both FICC and Equities, but specifically Rates and FX flow derivative products.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in using financial software and trading systems.