EMEA Middle Office Manager - Flow Rates, Credit & FX

EMEA Middle Office Manager - Flow Rates

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an EMEA Middle Office Lead for Flow Rates, Credit, FX & Equities to join their London-based operations team. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape operational strategy across multiple asset classes, including government bonds, FX, exchange traded and OTC derivatives.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse team in London with oversight of trade support teams in Mumbai, ensuring robust control frameworks and compliance with regulatory requirements. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusion and professional development, providing a supportive environment where your leadership skills can flourish. With access to global networks and cross-regional initiatives, you will play a key part in driving operational transformation and efficiency while nurturing talent within your team. Flexible working opportunities and a culture that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement make this an exceptional opportunity for those looking to advance their career in financial services.

What you'll do:

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• Oversee day-to-day operations of Flow Credit, Flow Rates, Portfolio Optimisation, Equity, FX & EM, Treasury, DCM & Cash middle offices in London while maintaining oversight of Mumbai-based trade support teams.
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• Support governance and control for all cross-border activities managed by regional teams within EMEA entities, ensuring adherence to functional policies and jurisdictional regulations.
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• Drive operational efficiency through process improvement initiatives, managing complex operational issues and escalating effectively when required.
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• Maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships across Front Office, Operations, Finance Risk and Legal functions to foster strong inter-departmental connections.
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• Lead the development of existing team members by nurturing talent and helping individuals reach their full potential through ongoing coaching and mentoring.
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• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by designing and implementing robust control frameworks that mitigate operational risk challenges.
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• Contribute actively to the wider management team's strategic agenda-setting and participate in cross-regional projects aimed at enhancing organisational capability.
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• Promote a culture of inclusion, psychological safety and respect by championing diversity initiatives within the workplace.
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• Monitor industry trends and technological innovations to ensure the middle office remains responsive to market developments.
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• Manage budget control and resource allocation efficiently to optimise cost management across multiple teams.
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What you bring:

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• Demonstrated leadership skills with proven experience building high-performing teams across multiple locations.
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• Strategic vision with the ability to align middle office operations to broader business objectives while delivering clear direction under pressure.
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• Comprehensive product knowledge covering fixed income instruments such as government bonds, FX products including exchange traded and OTC derivatives.
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• Operational expertise encompassing financial markets infrastructure with deep understanding of the trade lifecycle from execution through settlement.
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• Strong risk management capabilities supported by a robust control mindset able to design frameworks that mitigate operational risks effectively.
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• Current awareness of global regulatory landscape coupled with practical experience ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
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• Excellent stakeholder management skills enabling you to influence decisions collaboratively across multiple functions including Front Office, Finance Risk and Legal.
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• Proven change management abilities demonstrated through successful leadership of organisational transformation initiatives.
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• Commercial acumen with understanding of business economics, risk factors and P&L drivers relevant to financial services operations.
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• Experience managing budgets efficiently alongside resource allocation responsibilities for multi-team environments.
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