Kennedy Pearce recruits experienced Operations Managers for financial services organisations, supporting day-to-day operational excellence, team leadership, and regulatory compliance across core business functions.
Typical responsibilities for Operations Manager roles in financial services include:
Overseeing daily operations across back and middle office functions, including settlements, client onboarding, reconciliations, and trade support
Managing and mentoring operational teams to ensure efficiency and service quality
Implementing and maintaining robust operational controls to meet FCA, AML, and other regulatory requirements
Streamlining workflows and identifying process improvement opportunities
Coordinating with compliance, finance, IT, and client services to support cross-functional goals
Monitoring KPIs and SLAs to maintain high levels of accuracy and client satisfaction
Supporting audits, regulatory reporting, and internal governance processes
Managing relationships with third-party providers, platforms, and custodians
Assisting in the delivery of business transformation projects or new system implementations
Ensuring policies, procedures, and risk frameworks are consistently applied
Kennedy Pearce places Operations Managers who demonstrate strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and operational control in financial services environments.
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