Broadgate are engaged with a high-growth, regulated financial technology platform operating in the institutional cash and short-term funding markets who are seeking an experienced Operational controls & Trading Operations leader to join their London team. If you are a senior operational controls professional who understands institutional trade lifecycles (Repo's), can manage confidently in both directions, and is comfortable stepping into a live environment to drive immediate impact, we would welcome a confidential conversation. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining oversight of an established Operations function with a structured uplift of operational controls, risk frameworks, and governance processes. We are looking for a credible operational risk leader who can confidently operate across all levels of the organisation — from C-suite and Board discussions to junior operational staff — acting as a key escalation point and trusted advisor on operational matters. You will conduct a structured, end-to-end review of operational processes across the trade and investment lifecycle, including:Trade execution, confirmations, matching and settlements (repo's essential) Payment flows and reconciliation processesIncident logging and issue managementBusiness risk assessments and control documentationEscalation frameworks and governance pathwaysYou will identify control gaps, reduce key-person dependency, and implement pragmatic improvements appropriate for a growing but regulated environment.Acting as first point of escalation for operational queries and exceptionsManaging up to senior stakeholders and managing down to operational teamsProviding calm, structured decision-making in out-of-process situationsEnsuring cross-functional coordination across Capital Markets, Legal, Finance and TechnologyMaintaining continuity of delivery during a period of changeWho We’re Looking For: 10 years’ experience within a bank, asset manager, or institutional financial services firmStrong background in operational risk, markets business management, post-trade or settlementsDeep understanding of trade and investment cycles, particularly short-term instrumentsExposure to repo, secured financing, TRS or similar products (highly desirable)Proven experience managing operational teams and acting as a senior escalation pointExperience strengthening operational controls, incident logs, and risk frameworksAbility to operate autonomously with sound judgement in a live trading environmentThis is a 6 months FTC.
Declan Stark