- Company Name
- Cameron Kennedy
- Job Title
- Operations Manager
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Operations Manager
**Role Summary**
Senior operations leader responsible for building and optimizing the operational backbone of a next‑generation wealthtech platform. Owns client‑money and asset operations, regulatory compliance, system integration, and automation across multi‑asset trading and investing. Works closely with the CTO and engineering teams to deliver a resilient, secure, and scalable operational framework.
**Expectations**
- Deliver end‑to‑end operational excellence for 24/7 wealth‑management services.
- Implement and maintain FCA‑compliant CASS safeguarding, record‑keeping, and audit readiness.
- Champion a data‑centric and automation‑driven culture to minimize manual workflows.
- Scale operations to support rapid growth while maintaining regulatory and security standards.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee all client money and asset operations (CASS) ensuring FCA safeguarding and compliance.
- Design and refine account structures, fee/commission workflows, and day‑to‑day processes for high‑velocity trading.
- Automate and standardize regulatory and transaction reporting to achieve audit readiness.
- Manage integration of critical systems (Saxo Bank API, Addepar, etc.) for holistic asset, trade, and portfolio management.
- Collaborate with tech teams to enhance platform reliability, security, and resilience.
- Lead process‑automation initiatives, eliminating manual friction across operational workflows.
- Serve as the primary operational liaison with partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders, promoting a culture of innovation and compliance.
**Required Skills**
- 7+ years of senior-level experience in investment management or institutional trading operations.
- Proven expertise with Saxo Bank API integration and CASS oversight.
- Deep knowledge of regulatory reporting, multi‑asset trading, custody, settlement, and audit‑driven record‑keeping.
- Advanced technical fluency: Open APIs, financial system integration, data management, and automation.
- Strong understanding of operational risk, cybersecurity, and current fintech best practices.
- Excellent project management, stakeholder communication, and team‑leadership skills.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, or CBOT/CMC are highly desirable.
- Certifications in regulatory compliance or fintech technology (e.g., Certified Financial Risk Manager, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) are a plus.