Hydra X is a leading provider of enterprise solutions across the entire trade transaction life cycle. We provide end-to-end marketplace solutions to exchanges, OTC venues, brokers, dealers, trading companies and is embarking on a significant growth plan to expand its business. As an Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while driving process improvement, operational efficiency, and team performance.

This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team, focused on innovation and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the operations team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Manage and oversee daily business operations, to be executed efficiently, and in alignment with internal policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements on operational processes
• Partner the Compliance team to support the client onboarding process and new client set up activities
• Identify process optimisation opportunities to improve productivity and provide cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures.
• Provide detailed operational and management reports to senior management
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding operational matters.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align operations with overall business objectives.
• Maintenance of system static data and process documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Exchange, Trading or Brokerage Operations or end-to-end experience in handling settlements, reconciliations, and payment processes
• At least 2 years of experience as a Team Lead.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience in system enhancement and testing for the implementation of operations-related projects.
• Good understanding or experience in securities / derivatives / fixed income / FX instruments and market practices in issuance, trading and custody operations
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including AML/KYC processes.
• Understanding or interest in blockchain technology would be a plus point
• Thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. Analytical, meticulous, and able to perform under pressure
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player