Chief manager

Evoke HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Evoke HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai seeks a Chief Manager for Capital Markets Operations with 12–16+ years’ experience in Equity and Derivatives markets.

You will lead day-to-day trading operations, manage an operations team and coordinate with Technology and Business teams to ensure controlled execution of trading and post-trade activities. The role also covers UAT, testing, requirements analysis, defect tracking and regulatory/compliance support, along with driving process improvements and

Qualifications

• 12–16+ years of experience in Capital Markets/Trading Operations.
• Strong knowledge of Equity, Equity Derivatives, Currency Derivatives and/or Commodity Derivatives.
• Proven leadership and team-management experience.
• Hands-on experience in UAT, functional testing and SDLC.
• Exposure to SEBI regulations and exchange-related audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Trade/Trading Operations and ensure activities are completed within SLAs.
• Lead the operations team: work allocation, monitoring, guidance and development.
• Oversee trading and post-trade activities including order/trade processing and settlement.
• Participate in UAT and testing, review scenarios and track defects.
• Review BRDs, requirements, functional specs and impact analysis for changes.
• Coordinate with Technology, Development, Testing and Business teams for enhancements.
• Support SEBI/regulatory audits and exchange-related observations closure.
• Coordinate with exchanges, clearing banks, depositories, and market participants.
• Identify gaps, conduct risk analysis and drive process improvements.
• Maintain SOPs, manuals, MIS, checklists and process docs.
• Handle incidents, escalations and trade-related queries.

Skills

Capital Markets

Trading Operations

Team Leadership

UAT & Testing

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Title : Chief Manager / Capital Markets Operations

Experience: 12–16+ Years

Job Overview

We are looking for a senior professional with strong experience in Capital Markets, Trade Operations or Trading Operations, with hands-on exposure to Equity and Derivatives markets.

The role involves managing day-to-day trading operations, leading an operations team, coordinating with internal Technology and Business teams, and ensuring smooth and controlled execution of trading and post-trade activities.

The professional will also be responsible for UAT, functional testing, requirement analysis, defect tracking and implementation of system enhancements, along with supporting regulatory and exchange-related requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Trade/Trading Operations and ensure activities are completed accurately within defined SLAs.
• Lead the operations team, including work allocation, monitoring, guidance and team development.
• Oversee trading and post-trade activities including order/trade processing, reconciliation, settlement and operational controls.
• Participate in UAT and functional testing, including reviewing test scenarios, identifying gaps, tracking defects and supporting UAT sign-off.
• Review BRDs, business requirements, functional specifications and impact analysis for new initiatives and system changes.
• Coordinate with Technology, Development, Testing and Business teams for system enhancements and production issues.
• Support SEBI, regulatory and exchange-related audits/inspections and ensure timely closure of observations and requirements.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including exchanges, clearing corporations, banks, depositories and other market participants.
• Identify operational gaps, conduct risk/process analysis and drive process improvements.
• Review and maintain SOPs, operational manuals, MIS reports, checklists and process documentation.
• Handle operational incidents, escalations and trade-related queries, ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
• Support implementation of regulatory changes and market-related requirements across operational processes.
• Ensure appropriate controls are maintained across trading operations and related systems.

Requirements

• 12–16+ years of experience in Capital Markets, Trade Operations, Trading Operations or Securities Market Operations.
• Strong understanding of Equity, Equity Derivatives, Currency Derivatives and/or Commodity Derivatives.
• Mandatory experience in team management and operational leadership.
• Hands-on experience in UAT, functional testing and business/application testing.
• Strong understanding of BRDs, functional requirements, test scenarios, defect management and SDLC processes.
• Experience coordinating with IT/Technology, Development, QA and Business teams.
• Exposure to SEBI regulations, regulatory audits/inspections and exchange-related operations.
• Good understanding of trade lifecycle, reconciliation, settlement and operational controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.

Candidates with stable career history and relevant experience in Capital Markets / Securities Market Operations will be preferred.