Head of Operations

About the company: The Company is a global multi-asset fintech business that delivers technology-driven trading solutions to a wide client base. It provides access to various financial instruments, including derivatives, equities, and futures. They are looking for a Head of Operations. The position would be ideal for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and experienced operations leader with a strong background in clearing and balancing at a futures commission merchant (FCM). Overseeing end-to-end post-trade processes, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, clearing, and reconciliation Managing daily collateral activities and ensuring accurate, timely reporting of client balances, P&L, and trading positions Ensuring all operational procedures comply with industry regulations and overseeing the audit and regulatory exam processes Identifying and addressing operational risks in collaboration with legal, compliance, and risk teams Supporting the creation, maintenance, and execution of business continuity plans Leading client onboarding from an operations standpoint and resolving service-related inquiries Collaborating with internal tech teams to implement, upgrade, and maintain operational systems Driving automation efforts and process improvement across operational functions Leading and mentoring operations staff across various functions such as clearing, trade support, and reconciliation Setting performance benchmarks and conducting regular reviews for operational team members Managing external relationships with clearinghouses, exchanges, and vendors while ensuring service standards are met Should possess over 10 years of hands-on experience working with CME tools like FEC, EFS, Clear Port, CME Direct, and others Quite an acquaintance with clearing and balancing processes at an FCM with over a decade of industry exposure Must be skilled in leading operational teams with at least 5 years in management roles Ensure that you deliver a strong understanding of cross-department workflows and dependencies Ensuring quality projects are delivered within defined timelines, particularly around onboarding to new exchanges and clearinghouses like ICE EU or Nodal You are also expected to have worked with or have knowledge of back-office and middle-office systems such as ION, GMI, ATEO, or Lisa Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Capital Markets and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fin Top Consulting by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Operations” roles. Greater Chicago Area $240,000.00-$270,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $190,000.00-$240,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $135,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago Senior Operations Manager, Member Engagement Contact Center (Remote)Regional Director of Practice Operations, Central Region Chicago, IL $140,000.00-$165,000.00 4 weeks ago Northbrook, IL $170,000.00-$235,400.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $185,000.00-$225,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $170,000.00-$190,000.00 4 days ago Data and Continuous Quality Improvement Director Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $172,000.00-$258,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $194,855.00-$543,650.00 1 week ago Head of Global Sales Strategy, Planning and Operations - Digital Sales Center Senior Strategy and Operations Manager, Algos Lemont, IL $236,000.00-$372,705.84 2 days ago Chicago, IL $140,000.00-$172,000.00 1 week ago Multi-Site Quality Director - Hydration, Desserts and Meals (HDM)2nd shift Associate Production Supervisor Greater Chicago Area $22.00-$31.00 3 months ago Chicago, IL $164,600.00-$288,000.00 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.