Executive Director Operations

We are seeking an experienced operations leader to join the OTC Derivatives team of a leading global investment bank. This Executive Director-level role offers the opportunity to lead high-performing teams and oversee complex structured and exotic products within a fast-paced equity and fixed income environment.

Based in Mumbai, this role is ideal for someone with deep experience in trade lifecycle management, documentation oversight, and operational governance, particularly in structured and exotic product workflows. You'll play a key role in driving control, efficiency, and innovation across the function, while coaching and mentoring a growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 8 operations professionals focused on structured and exotic derivative products (equity and fixed income).
• Oversee trade booking and confirmation processes, ensuring alignment between trade terms, risk systems, and documentation (e.g., pricing supplements).
• Conduct in-depth reviews of complex trades and ensure accurate capture within risk models.
• Drive operational excellence through process automation and optimisation (using tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and AI-based workflows).
• Manage key vendor relationships, including governance and service oversight (e.g., offshore support teams).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global trading hubs and ensure seamless front-to-back workflow integration.
• Represent the team in global forums and lead strategic operations projects aimed at transformation and risk reduction.
• Act as a mentor and coach, fostering team development and promoting a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 16-17 years' experience in investment banking operations, including leadership roles in derivatives trade support or middle office.
• Proven track record managing structured and exotic product operations in equity and/or fixed income domains.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle management, operational risk controls, and documentation workflows.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams and working with global stakeholders across trading and risk.
• Exposure to vendor governance, offshore teams, and process transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI); experience with AI integration a strong plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree required; additional certifications in finance, operations, or project management preferred.
• Experience at Executive Director or Senior Vice President level; demonstrated ability to lead at scale.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance, discretionary bonus, travel allowance
• Opportunity to work on global initiatives with senior leaders in London and beyond