Head of Global Markets Operations UK

This role involves the day-to-day management of Global Markets Operations in the UK and EMEA oversight.

As Head of GMO UK, you will manage and control the processing of all London-originated Global Markets transactions. Your responsibilities include delivering operational efficiency and implementing appropriate controls for transactions booked and processed in London, as well as those booked in London but processed in Paris.

You will supervise the processing of Global Markets transactions, monitor process performance in line with global standards, and own the booking processes, continuously seeking improvements, streamlining operations, and ensuring safety across different silos, geographies, and business units within Global Markets.

You will contribute to the strategic initiatives for the CIB and COO, including input into projects like Front to Ops, and manage regulatory transaction reporting.

Management of Global Market Operations (GMO) UK circa 70%)

• Lead and organize the UK team and coordinate with the EMEA GMO team on projects and staffing.
• Supervise transaction processing, monitor performance, and act as an escalation point for GMO matters.
• Ensure global consistency through best practices, processing guidelines, and control implementation across sites.
• Coordinate projects between Head Office and local sites.
• Monitor controls regionally, aiming to reduce operational risks.
• Contribute to financial monitoring of GMO, including costs, headcounts, and budgets, in collaboration with country COOs.
• Set objectives and evaluate performance for GMO teams, participating in the ACR process.
• Provide leadership in restructuring and daily management, promoting operational excellence.
• Implement good management practices, foster a performance culture, and develop strong relationships with London and Head Office operations.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery to internal and external clients, supporting new business initiatives and managing operational risks.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of trade lifecycles and coordinate with relevant teams.
• Analyze, report, and resolve issues; develop management reports and dashboards.

Drive operational efficiency projects across UK and EMEA based on regional business lines.

Skills required include strong experience in Global Market Products, operations knowledge across commodities, rates, credit, FX, equity, regulatory reporting, systems architecture, process improvement, people management, change management, strategic thinking, and vendor management.