Job Overview: The Head of Operations will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational activities within the firm.
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This role will ensure the smooth functioning of the back-office operations, compliance, trade execution support, and risk management functions.
Key Responsibilities: 1.
Operational Leadership & Strategy: Lead and manage the operations team, ensuring that all operational functions are delivered efficiently, accurately, and within compliance.
Develop and implement operational strategies to improve scalability, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery to clients.
Oversee day-to-day operations of trade confirmations, settlements, reconciliations, and cash management, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
Act as a key partner with senior management and traders to support business growth and operational improvements.
Ensure operational activities comply with all relevant regulations, including LME, FCA, and MiFID II.
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Trade Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end trade lifecycle for LME transactions, including trade execution, clearing, settlement, and documentation.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of LME contracts, from trade execution through to final settlement, including managing relationships with clearinghouses, banks, and other counterparties.
Coordinate the management of margin requirements and collateral processes in accordance with LME exchange regulations.
Education & Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management within an LME brokerage environment.
Extensive experience in LME trade processing, clearing, settlement, and risk management.
In-depth knowledge of LME market structure, regulations, and trading platforms.
Proven track record of managing and developing teams.