Global Head of Derivatives
22 hours ago
Paris
Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global Corporate Investment Banking markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone CIB Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market. Redstone Commodity Search are working with a leading investment bank looking to hire a Global Head of Derivative Middle Office Support to join their IT and Operations Services (IOS) Department within the Operations, Premises & Country COOs (OPC) team. Key Responsibilities / Tasks • Global management of Derivative Middle Office (MO) Support teams across Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, including setting objectives, performance reviews, and succession planning., • Organize team meetings and stakeholder forums with FO, MO, BO, IT, and other partners., • Play an active role in OPC governance, particularly within Capital Markets Operations (CMO) and Middle Office (CMM)., • Partner with Front Office on business development initiatives, new product onboarding, and operational readiness., • Oversee projects related to process re-engineering, systems implementation, and application enhancements., • Contribute to department-wide transformation initiatives, embedding innovation and efficiency improvements., • Drive operational efficiency by optimizing workflows, reducing risks, and implementing Lean Management tools., • Ensure global consistency and harmonization of Middle Office processes and procedures., • Manage and monitor audits, KPIs, and KRIs to mitigate operational risk and ensure robust governance., • Oversee budget planning and resource management (staff and financials). Key Qualifications / Experience • Proven experience in global middle office or operations leadership within capital markets, with a strong background in derivatives., • Strong understanding of FO-to-BO processes, operational risk prevention, and regulatory compliance in financial markets., • Track record of managing international teams across multiple locations and cultures., • Experience in budget management, process harmonization, and driving organizational transformation., • Strong stakeholder management skills with Front Office, IT, and senior management., • Familiarity with Lean Management methodologies and continuous improvement tools., • Demonstrated ability to deliver KPIs/KRIs, manage audits, and oversee risk controls.