Our client, a major global securities services player, has a superb opening for a senior industry professional to run t heir Hedge Fund Servicing business globally. Based in London, the ideal candidate will have overall responsibility for the management of the division on a global basis, ensuring that the respective local / regional teams are organised to drive the strategy and value proposition for their clients with a view to generate sustainable and profitable growth, whilst at the same time delivering highest-quality servicing. Over and above a strong operational background and commercial focus, their preferred candidate will have proven experience in a similar position servicing Alternative clients (including strategic planning, commercial influence and negotiation and P&L management). In additional, they'll have an excellent understanding of the securities services industry and its trends with deep knowledge of the Alternatives industry globally. If you are currently operating at a senior level, whether at a bank, a fund administrator or a consulting firm focused on the hedge fund industry, we're keen to hear from you.