Operations Director (Athens)

Capula Ltd; Ohio; Presencial; USD 123.000 - 168.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Capula Ltd in Athens is seeking an experienced Operations and Compliance Lead to run the new Athens office, overseeing finance, payroll, tax and office management in line with Greek and EU regulations.

You will partner with the London, UK and US groups to support portfolio managers and traders, manage vendor relationships, risk controls and internal audits, and ensure timely regulatory filings.

Formación

• Degree-level education in finance, business management, or a related field.
• Additional accounting, finance or compliance qualifications are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operations and office management of the Athens office.
• Manage finance, accounting, payroll, tax and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate onboarding of new staff and IT/tool access.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting with external providers.
• Support Portfolio Managers and Traders on business management needs.
• Track project deliverables and address delivery risks.
• Ensure compliance with Greek and EU regulations, including MiFID II, AIFMD and UCITS.
• Serve as the local point of contact with regulators like HCMC and coordinate filings.
• Coordinate regulatory training and keep the business informed of changes.

Conocimientos

Greek language

English language

Analytical mindset

Relationship building

Proactive and independent work

Regulatory awareness

Educación

Degree in finance, business management or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overall Purpose of the Job

To lead the operations of Capula’s new Athens office, overseeing finance, office management and business management support, while ensuring the office operates in line with local regulatory requirements and group compliance standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operations and Office Management
  • Oversee day-to-day operational activities of the Athens office, taking responsibility for finance, accounting, payroll, tax and office management (including managing office logistics, supplier contracts, and vendor relationships).
  • Expense management, payment processing, budget and cash flow tracking and financial reporting, including instructing external accounting and payroll provider.
  • Coordinate the onboarding of new staff, including operational setups such as workstations, IT tools, and access rights.
  • Oversee the review of service providers including legal advisors, compliance consultants, custodians, prime brokers and administrators.
  • Integrate risk management, particularly around liquidity, into the office’s operational framework.
  • Support the preparation and execution of internal audits, ensuring that operational workflows align with group policies.
• Business Management
  • Support the London Business Management team to work with Portfolio Managers and Traders, establishing requirements for new products / counterparties / electronic platforms / data and technology enhancements
  • Track project deliverables and investigate potential threats to delivery and delays
  • Assist with all Front Office initiated requests that will require project management
  • Assist with deep dive investigations when required
• Regulatory and Compliance
  • Working with the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and the UK Compliance team, ensure the Athens office operates in line with applicable Greek and EU regulations (including MiFID II, AIFMD and UCITS) and group-wide compliance policies.
  • Support the UK Compliance team in delivering compliance monitoring and periodic reviews for the Athens office.
  • Act as the local point of contact for the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) and oversee timely submission of local regulatory filings.
  • Coordinate compliance training for Athens-based staff and keep the business informed of relevant local regulatory developments.
  • Other regulatory, internal control and audit requirements as applicable.

Education and Qualifications

• Degree-level education, preferably in finance, business management or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in accounting, finance or compliance are advantageous.

Experience

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in general operations (incl. Compliance), finance and business management within asset management, hedge funds, or financial services.
• Experience of interacting with regulatory bodies such as the HCMC advantageous.
• Proven experience running or supporting the operations of a regulated financial institution, ideally within Greece or the EU. Experience of UK and US regulations advantageous.
• Experience of office space set up and project management of fit out is desirable.

Skills

• Fluency in Greek and English (both written and spoken) is essential, particularly for duties involving local suppliers, service providers, authorities and other external stakeholders as well as internal stakeholders.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple operational workstreams and apply policies effectively.
• Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with service providers, regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Resilience and adaptability in managing unexpected operational and regulatory challenges.