Middle Office Operations Manager | Leading Investment Organisation | Dublin (Hybrid)
Oliver James is exclusively partnering with a prestigious financial services organisation to recruit a Middle Office Operations Manager for their Dublin office.
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a dynamic Middle Office team in a key control function that bridges the Front Office and external market counterparties. You’ll play a central role in ensuring trade integrity, regulatory compliance, and process optimisation across a broad asset class spectrum, with particular emphasis on OTC derivatives and innovative automation projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing team, overseeing training plans, recruitment needs, and performance reviews
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Manage trade lifecycle oversight including matching, settlement, reconciliation, and failed trade resolution
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Ensure accurate and timely regulatory reporting (e.g., EMIR, SFTR, CSDR)
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Oversee collateral management processes and relationships with outsourced providers
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Monitor and manage OTC derivatives lifecycle events and associated documentation (e.g., ISDA, CSA)
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Drive process automation and data analytics initiatives (e.g., RPA, dashboards, BI tools)
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Champion operational risk awareness and implement process improvements aligned with industry best practices
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Coordinate operational requirements for fund launches, closures, and mergers
What We’re Looking For
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Minimum 7 years’ experience in financial operations, with strong exposure to Middle Office
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Extensive knowledge of the full trade and settlement lifecycle, including OTC derivatives and exchange-traded instruments
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Proven track record in managing and developing high-performing teams
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Experience with fund operations and a strong understanding of NAV impactors
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Familiarity with regulatory requirements and reporting frameworks (EMIR, SFTR, etc.)
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Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
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Hands-on experience with systems such as Bloomberg, SWIFT, CTM, OSTTRA, FusionInvest, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, VBA, SQL, Snowflake)
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A relevant third-level qualification in Finance, Mathematics, or related field
If your experience aligns with this exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply directly via the link.
For a confidential discussion before applying, contact:
✉️ [email protected]
📱 01 485 4498
