Our partner is looking for a Trade Operations OTC Team Lead to join their Global Operations department in Budapest. You will lead a team of Trade Operations analysts responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of OTC trade lifecycle processes across multiple asset classes and products. The team’s remit includes Trade Affirmation & Capture, Settlement & Cashflows, Collateral & Margin, and complex securities. You will ensure operational excellence, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture. You will act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including investment teams, brokers, custodians, and technology partners.
Pozíció leírása / Job descriptionThe Impact You Will Make
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Trade Operations professionals, ensuring effective coverage across all operational areas
- Provide trade support for complex securities, including OTC derivatives and private placements
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of trades, confirmations, settlements, collateral movements, and corporate actions
- Provide timely resolution of inquiries related to OTC instruments from internal and external clients including traders, portfolio managers, and custodians
- Coordinate with traders, brokers, custodians, and internal teams for smooth processing and issue resolution
- Identify, establish, and implement standard methodologies regarding trade operations to ensure consistency
- Collaborate with Operations Leadership to enhance the operating model, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives
- Support and lead operational projects, including the design, testing, and implementation of new processes and system enhancements
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, representing the Trade Operations function in audits and regulatory reviews
- Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures, ensuring best practice and continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field
- Significant experience across the full OTC trade life cycle including trade affirmation & capture, settlement & cashflows, and collateral management
- Experience with Aladdin is preferred, along with knowledge of MarkitSERV, SWIFT, Bloomberg, and collateral management tools
- Proven experience managing and developing a team within a financial services or asset management environment
- Strong understanding of operational risk, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners
- Strong management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others, fostering a collaborative culture
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency
Our Partner doesn’t just invest in markets, they invest in you. Expect a culture that values diversity and rewards excellence.
- Competitive salary package
- Chance to join a new project and be a foundation member
- Work-Life Harmony: Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to join programs and courses that support professional development
- Opportunity to be part of a truly international organizational across several continents
- Other benefits - apply if you want to hear more!
szilvia.marsiczki@randstad.hu
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