Job Description
Manager – Multi‑Asset eTrading & Operational Risk Consulting
London Office
Base up to £80k + bonus
Our client is a leading capital markets technology consultancy, working with tier‑one and tier‑two investment banks and broker‑dealers on front‑to‑back trading, risk and regulatory change.
They are seeking a manager‑level consultant with 5–7+ years’ experience in eTrading risk and/or operational. The role combines hands‑on delivery with ownership of a defined service offering, leadership of small teams (2–4 consultants), and active involvement in pre‑sales and client development.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead multi‑asset eTrading / op‑risk change projects for global investment banks and broker‑dealers, managing teams of 2–4 consultants.
* Own and evolve a service offering spanning eTrading risk frameworks, algo governance, electronic market access, and front‑office supervisory controls.
* Act as workstream lead: define scope, structure analysis, manage plans and RAID, and report into senior Markets, Risk and COO stakeholders.
* Support pre‑sales: shape propositions and methodologies, contribute to RFP responses, build pitch material, and join client meetings
* Perform hands‑on analysis across multiple asset classes: map front‑to‑back flows, identify risks and control gaps, review policies and MI.
* Design and implement target‑state frameworks (risk taxonomies, control libraries, RCSA enhancements, KRIs/KPIs, FO supervision models).
* Coordinate with trading, quants, technology and risk to ensure designs are practical, automated where possible, and regulator‑ready.
* Coach junior consultants, review deliverables, and contribute to internal training and thought leadership in the multi‑asset risk space.
Experience
* 5–7+ years in capital markets, with exposure to at least two of: cash equities, listed derivatives, FX, fixed income or rates.
* Time spent in 1LOD (eTrading risk, business risk, FO supervision) and/or 2LOD (operational / non‑financial risk) and/or consulting roles delivering Markets risk / eTrading change.
* Track record delivering projects in eTrading risk frameworks, algo controls, electronic market access, market abuse / surveillance, or broader Markets op‑risk.
* Evidence of leading workstreams or small teams, even without the formal “Manager” title.
Skills & Knowledge
* Good understanding of the front‑to‑back trade lifecycle for key asset classes and common eTrading architectures (OMS/EMS, gateways, vendor platforms).
* Strong grasp of non‑financial risk concepts (RCSA, KRIs, incident / issue management, control testing) applied in Markets environments.
* Awareness of regulatory expectations around algorithmic trading, best execution, market conduct and operational resilience.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to structure ambiguous problems and produce clear, client‑ready deliverables.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills with front‑office, risk and technology audiences.
Personal Attributes
* Ready to step from Senior Consultant / AVP into a visible Manager role with P&L and proposition responsibility.
* Commercial, curious and comfortable in an entrepreneurial consulting environment.
* Enjoys multi‑asset work and can switch between products and client types without losing depth.