Business Manager

Capula Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Training opportunities

Gym membership

Pension plan

Free meals

Job summary

Capula Ltd. is seeking a Business Management professional to drive project delivery across the firm, with a strong emphasis on the Fixed Income desk (Rates, FX, EM).

You will partner with Front Office, Technology, Operations, Risk, Product Control, Legal and Compliance to execute strategic initiatives. The role offers exposure to hedge fund operations and provides opportunities to learn from senior leadership, develop project management skills, and contribute to regulatory and onboarding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in an operations/business management role; Fixed Income background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless project execution.
• Develop and utilize project management tools to track progress.
• Measure performance, manage change within project scope, and communicate risks.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to optimize resource use and knowledge sharing.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Good organization

Curiosity to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Capula's Business Management team report into the CIO and CEO and are responsible for ensuring that all projects across the firm are delivered seamlessly. The team work with all departments including Front Office, Technology, Operations, Risk, Product Control, Legal and Compliance. This role will have a particular focus on our Fixed Income business, partnering closely with the Rates, FX and Emerging Markets (EM) trading desks on their key strategic initiatives. The team work on multiple projects including redesign of the strategic technology architect, on-boarding new products and counterparties, and regulatory compliance projects, with a current emphasis on projects supporting the Rates, FX and EM trading businesses. The incumbent will be able to learn from the Head of Business Management - project management skills and gain knowledge about how hedge funds work and the roles of the various functions within the organisation, with particular depth in the fixed income space.

Duties

• Co-ordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ability to develop and utilize project management tools to ensure progress is tracked efficiently
• Measure performance effectively, deal with change within project scope and elevate/manage this accordingly
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and third parties in order to get the best out of individuals and be able to utilize their knowledge effectively
• Ensure all parties have a clear understanding of responsibilities and expectations placed upon them to avoid any risks
• Be able to pick up and understand the nuances of projects quickly and accurately, demonstrate a quick mind in absorbing new information such as product information
• Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required
• Build strong working relationships with the Rates, FX and EM trading desks, developing a good working knowledge of fixed income products and how they are traded
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Education and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Experience 5+ years' experience in an operations/ business management role. Fixed Income background, ideally with exposure to Rates, FX and Emerging Markets (EM)

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Good organization skills
• Curiosity to learn

Capula is dedicated to helping all employees flourish in their roles by supporting your professional development. We will provide: A competitive salary and bonus scheme Excellent staff development and training opportunities Corporate gym membership (and a complimentary wellness space in our London office) Generous pension contribution Free breakfast and lunch in our employee restaurant Private medical insurance and other benefits

Capula is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, providing employees with the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers in the financial sector.

We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.