Head of Operations

Who we are looking forCF Global Trading is a leading provider of global execution solutions to institutional asset managers, pension funds, and hedge funds. Our firm trades multiple asset classes either as a supplement to an asset manager’s existing dealing operation or as a fully outsourced partner. With our acquisition by State Street, we are looking for a Head of Operations for our European legal entity located in Portugal. The successful applicant will report to the CEO of CF Global and global head of operations, located in London.As Head of Operations, Portugal, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our European regulated broker dealer, including direct and indirect oversight of employees and processes, some of which will be outsourced to other sites. Operational processes include onboarding new clients and counterparties, management of client and market data in systems and facilitating the post trade life cycle activity for equity and fixed income securities, some of which will be outsourced to other sites. Significant consideration is applied to a risk framework to ensures controls are in place to mitigate areas of exposure and to meet all our regulatory obligations. As part of the Management team of Portugal, you will also lead initiatives that integrate the broker dealer into the larger State Street organization as well as drives product growth for the European region. Locally, the role is responsible for monitoring the activity of subcontractors to Business Risk, Operations and Corresponding Clearing, IT Support (STT Systems), Procurement, Technology and Finance and corporate accounting services.Why this role is important to us-
- Join us if making your mark in capital markets industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.What you will be responsible for- As Head of Operations, Portugal, you will join a professional, global operations team that has served institutional asset managers for more than 20 years. Operations staff at CF Global Trading are tightly integrated with trading to deliver smooth settlement for clients in dozens of markets globally. The work environment is complex, and you will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of operations. Core tasks will include:- Oversight of the onboarding and KYC process, static data maintenance across systems and post trade life cycle activity for the European legal entity-
- Liaise with trading, product and operations teams across global locations-
- Oversight of Market abuse analysis and Transaction reporting to European regulators-
- Direct and indirect oversight of team staff that includes driving a performance culture by empowering employees to operate in a high-performing team that delivers tangible outcomes-
- Evolve our technology road map to operate to scale and supports growth with automation rather than exception processing-
- Partner with business heads to understand product growth and revenue opportunities so we support them with optimal operating models-
- Work across State Street corporate partners and Centers Of Excellence to ensure we escalate and resolve issues proactively-
- Understand the evolving regulatory environment to ensure processes are in place to capture and support change-
- Drive discussions and out comes with regulators and auditors during exams-
- Oversee performance and risk indicators with productive reporting and metrics-
- Review, maintain and/or implement controls when applicable to reduce risk-
- Support the ‘Risk Excellence’ culture within the business-
- Drive product growth for the region-
- Monitoring activity of subcontractors for Business Risk, Operations and Corresponding Clearing, IT Support (STT Systems), Procurement, Technology and Finance and corporate accounting servicesWhat we value- These skills will help you succeed in this role
Deep understanding of European Financial Markets, regulatory requirements and operational processes-
- Working knowledge of international securities markets trade settlement regimes and practices, specifically those across the European region-
- Demonstrated record of managing risk within operational environments-
- Working knowledge of CMVM, FCA, and ECB regulations A Change Management mindset and proven records of leading large scale initiatives-
- Fluent in English and PortugueseEducation & Preferred Qualifications-
- 15+ years of capital markets and operations experience that includes demonstrated leadership of teams-
- Experience in product management-
- We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.About State Street- What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers an