Back Office Manager – Foreign Securities

We are looking for an experienced Back Office Team Manager to lead our Foreign Securities Operations team. This role combines people leadership with hands-on operational excellence, ensuring the accurate execution, control, and continuous improvement of back-office processes supporting international securities activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of back-office professionals, setting clear objectives and driving high performance.
• Oversee the full back-office lifecycle for foreign securities, including trade processing, settlements, reconciliations, corporate actions, FX activities, and securities transfers.
• Ensure accurate processing of client transactions and operational events across internal systems.
• Monitor daily control reports, investigate discrepancies, perform reconciliations, and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with Middle Office, Trading, Sales, Customer Service, and other internal stakeholders to provide professional operational support.
• Manage relationships with global brokers, custodians, and external service providers.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities for automation, process optimization, and data quality improvements.
• Lead initiatives focused on process reengineering, operational efficiency, and performance enhancement.
• Maintain high standards of operational risk management, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Foreign Securities Back Office Operations within a financial institution.
• Previous experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of trade settlements, reconciliations, corporate actions, foreign exchange, and securities transfers.
• Experience working with international brokers and custodians.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, optimize workflows, and enhance data quality.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple business units.
• High level of ownership, independence, and initiative.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).