Interim Operations Leader (Mandarin) – Banking

ABL Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chinese corporate bank in London seeks an Interim Deputy Head of Operations. The role involves ensuring compliance and operational continuity, overseeing payments, treasury, and trade finance operations. Candidates should possess 10–15 years of experience in senior leadership roles, a strong understanding of UK regulations, and fluent Mandarin to collaborate with the head office. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Operations leader to contribute significantly during a critical period.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years’ experience in senior operational leadership roles within corporate or wholesale banking.
• Experience spanning corporate and residential banking operations.
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to engage with Compliance, Risk, and Audit teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
• Provide oversight of day-to-day operations including Payments, Treasury, and Trade Finance.
• Champion a robust operational risk and control framework.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic change initiatives.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

Operational leadership

Risk and control judgement

Excellent communication skills

Organisational discipline

Tools

SWIFT

Treasury booking/settlement systems (e.g., OPICS)

Job description

A leading Chinese corporate bank in London seeks an Interim Deputy Head of Operations. The role involves ensuring compliance and operational continuity, overseeing payments, treasury, and trade finance operations. Candidates should possess 10–15 years of experience in senior leadership roles, a strong understanding of UK regulations, and fluent Mandarin to collaborate with the head office. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Operations leader to contribute significantly during a critical period.