Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER | GLOBAL INVESTMENT HOUSE | ATHENSWe’re working with a global investment firm with a long record of strong performance across a broad range of strategies. As it grows its European footprint with a new team in Athens, the firm is looking for an experienced operations leader to run the business on the ground. This is a hands-on, varied role. You’ll be the main link between the Athens team, the wider group and the external partners who support them. It suits a builder who’s as comfortable reviewing a counterparty set-up as negotiating a supplier contract.At the core of the position is a solid understanding of how an investment business runs. You’ll lead the selection, review and onboarding of the third parties the firm relies on across the trade lifecycle, including new counterparties. Working with group compliance, you’ll keep the office within Greek and EU regulatory requirements and act as the firm’s contact with the local regulator.This is a broad leadership role within a growing investment house, providing scope to, ultimately, shape how the business runs locally. You'll oversee what keeps the business running daily.Responsibilities (not limited to):Finance, accounting, payroll and tax, delivered through and managed alongside external providersBudgeting, payments, expenses and financial reporting back to the groupSourcing and onboarding local suppliers and service partners. Good local knowledge and a strong network will make a real difference here.Office management, logistics and onboarding new joinersSupporting the group’s business management function on projects for the investment teams, such as new products, platforms, data and technologyHelping with internal audit, controls and continuous improvement of how things are done

Requirements

10 + years’ experience in operations at a regulated financial firm, such as an asset manager, hedge fund, investment firm, broker or bankA strong working knowledge of the trade lifecycle and of dealing with external providers and counterpartiesExperience dealing with Greek regulatory and compliance requirements. Direct contact with the local regulator is a strong advantage.A generalist background covering finance, admin and supplier management, with experience of managing outsourced providersFluent Greek and English, written and spoken.Degree-level education. A professional qualification in accounting, finance or compliance is a plus.Organised, self-directed and resilient, able to juggle several workstreams with little supervisionDue to demand, we are advertising this role anonymously. If you’d like to talk before sending a CV, submit a blank application and we’ll be in touch.We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.