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The podcast that dives deep into the defining moments of influential business leaders across technology, accounting and finance.
The podcast that dives deep into the defining moments of influential business leaders across technology, accounting and finance.
The podcast that dives deep into the defining moments of influential business leaders across technology, accounting and finance.
The podcast that dives deep into the defining moments of influential business leaders across technology, accounting and finance.
Middle Office Manager
We're looking for a Middle Office Manager who can lead a global team, ensure flawless execution, and drive continuous improvement across our processes.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and inspire a global middle office team, setting clear goals and building a culture of accountability.
· Take charge of the full trade lifecycle, ensuring trades are captured accurately and settled on time across fixed income, FX, derivatives, and other instruments.
· Coordinate with brokers, custodians, and administrators to resolve any breaks or settlement issues quickly.
· Manage corporate actions and income events, ensuring they are processed correctly and on schedule.
· Oversee daily and periodic reconciliations for positions, cash, P&L, and NAV, investigating discrepancies and implementing fixes.
· Maintain clean and accurate data across portfolio and risk systems, including pricing and reference data.
· Work closely with technology and data teams to automate processes and improve workflow efficiency.
· Produce timely and accurate reporting for regulators, clients, and internal stakeholders.
· Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor operational performance and service provider quality.
· Implement and maintain a strong control framework, ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
· Identify operational risks, propose solutions, and track remediation through to completion.
· Support audits, regulatory reviews, and investor due diligence with robust documentation.
· Keep business continuity plans current and effective for all middle office functions.
· Drive projects that streamline operations, reduce manual work, and strengthen controls.
· Play a key role in new product launches, mandate onboarding, and system upgrades.
· Continuously challenge existing processes and champion best practices across the operating model.
About You
· 7+ years in middle office or investment operations within asset management, hedge funds, or securities services.
· Minimum 2-3 years in a leadership role with proven people management experience.
· Strong knowledge of fixed income, FX, and derivatives; familiarity with other asset classes is a plus.
· Experience with portfolio management systems (Bloomberg or similar) and data tools (Excel, SQL, BI).
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
· A proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a high-performance culture.