Trade Operations Manager

Pension Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Trade Operations Manager to oversee the Trade Operations team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of investment operations and skills in managing teams effectively. This role includes analyzing performance data, preparing strategic reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus, private medical insurance, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Operations within a corporate or consulting environment.
• Proven ability to analyze performance objectives, MI, and KPI data.
• Willingness to work towards IMC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Trade Operations Team effectively.
• Develop team members' skills to deliver strong results.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on risk events and improvements.

Skills

Investment Operations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Investment and Securities IOC qualification

Job description

Role Purpose

PIC offers a great opportunity for a Trade Operations Manager with knowledge of Investment, Policyholder, Compliance, Audit, Regulatory, and Risk requirements to join our Trade Operations team as part of the IPP investment platform project. The role involves collaborating with internal departments and managing external provider relationships to secure buy-in and implement improvements to systems, processes, and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Trade Operations Team, ensuring activities are appropriately resourced with the right knowledge and skills to deliver outcomes.
• Develop team members' technical and non-technical skills to deliver strong results for stakeholders and policyholders.
• Analyze business, team, and individual performance objectives, MI, and KPI data.
• Ensure the successful delivery of BAU activities, project and change delivery, and team development.
• Prepare comprehensive reports with analysis and recommendations on risk events, strategic developments, and process improvements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in Investment Operations within a corporate or consulting environment, with a recognised Investment and Securities IOC qualification preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of operating models, trade lifecycle, reconciliations, products like fixed income, money market funds, FX, and managing change, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with trading markets, derivative products, insurance, and investment regulatory requirements.
• Experience in report development and delivering timely BAU and departmental projects.
• Willingness to work towards IMC qualification.

Personal Skills

• Persuasive and influential communication skills.
• Effective management of people and resources.
• Ability to manage upwards effectively.
• Organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Adherence to procedures as recommended by teams.
• Commercial judgment.

We offer a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), study support, a generous pension scheme, and more.