Head of Treasury Operations

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in London seeks a Head of Treasury Operations to lead a high-performing team. Responsibilities include overseeing treasury product operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of banking operations experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary range of £80,000 - £100,000, with a hybrid working model and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 12+ years in banking operations with expertise in treasury products.
• Proven senior leadership experience with small, high-impact teams.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and market practice awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processing, confirmation, and settlement of treasury products.
• Ensure timely execution of payment obligations.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

Banking operations expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

Calypso

SWIFT

Euroclear

Bloomberg

Job description

Our client, a leading international bank based in London currently seek a Head of Treasury Operations. The bank offer excellent benefits and a Hybrid working model

As the Head of department, you will lead a high-performing Treasury Operations team ensuring the smooth execution of daily operations across a wide range of treasury products and payment functions

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end processing, confirmation, and settlement of products including FX, Currency Options, Futures, Deposits, CDs, Bonds, Repos, IRS, FRAs, and CDS (Index).
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of all payment obligations across the business.
• Lead and develop compact teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners (counterparties, custodians, brokers, banks).
• Drive operational efficiency through process optimisation and technology.
• Maintain compliance with FCA, PRA, and international regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with front and middle office teams to support trading and innovation.
• Monitor and mitigate operational risks with robust controls and reporting.
• Ensure operational resilience, including business continuity and recovery planning.
• Champion continuous improvement and scalability of systems and workflows.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in banking operations with deep expertise in treasury products and settlements.
• Proven senior leadership experience managing small, high-impact teams.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and market practice awareness.
• Proficiency in systems such as Calypso, SWIFT, Euroclear, Bloomberg.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in change and project management.

£80000 - £100000 per annum + Pension, Hybrid working