Senior Fixed Income Manager

Dynamics Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamics Executive Search is partnered with a leading financial services firm to identify a senior Fixed Income Operations leader to oversee a key post-trade operations function in New York. The candidate will lead a team, manage day-to-day performance, and partner with trading, risk, technology, and senior management to implement controls, scalability, and process improvements.

We seek 10+ years in fixed income operations, strong leadership, experience with settlements, financing,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial services operations
• Deep knowledge of fixed income post-trade processes
• Experience managing teams and partnering with traders
• Strong controls, risk management, and process-improvement capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations professionals
• Oversee post-trade activity across a fixed income business
• Manage settlements, financing, reconciliations, and exceptions
• Act as escalation point for trading and business stakeholders
• Oversee relationships with external service providers
• Partner with trading teams to improve workflows and efficiency
• Drive automation and risk-reducing initiatives
• Support new products and technology enhancements
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Tech, and Finance on key matters

Skills

Fixed income operations

Team leadership

Post-trade processing

Stakeholder management

Operations risk controls

Job description

Our client, an established financial services firm, is seeking a senior Fixed Income Operations leader to oversee a key post-trade operations function.

This individual will be responsible for leading a team, managing day-to-day operational performance, and partnering closely with trading and senior management. The role requires someone who understands fixed income operations at a detailed level but can also take a broader view of controls, scalability, technology, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations professionals
• Oversee post-trade activity across a diversified fixed income business
• Manage complex trade, settlement, financing, and operational exceptions
• Act as a senior escalation point for trading and business stakeholders
• Oversee relationships with external service providers and operational partners
• Work closely with trading teams to improve workflows and operational efficiency
• Strengthen controls and identify opportunities to reduce operational risk
• Drive automation and process-improvement initiatives
• Support new products, technology enhancements, and broader business initiatives
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Technology, Finance, and senior management on key operational matters

Background

• 10+ years of relevant financial services experience
• Meaningful experience within Fixed Income Operations
• Prior team-management experience
• Strong knowledge of fixed income post-trade processes and market infrastructure
• Experience with settlements, financing activity, reconciliations, and exception management
• Experience overseeing vendors or third-party service providers is beneficial
• Strong understanding of operational controls and risk management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

The ideal candidate combines deep operational knowledge with strong leadership skills and is comfortable moving between detailed problem-solving and broader strategic initiatives.

Please reach out directly for additional information and a confidential discussion.