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Director of Operations - P&S and Options

Newark, NJ, USFull-time$150k–$175k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Strategic leader overseeing Global Trade Support Operations for Equity, Fixed Income, and Options markets, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and risk management.

Role type

Director of Operations (Global Trade Support)

Builds

Global trade support infrastructure and processes for Equity, Fixed Income, and Options trading activities.

Domain

Financial Services / Securities Operations

Required skills

Global trade support leadership, Equity/Fixed Income/Options operational knowledge, Operational risk management, Regulatory compliance, Team leadership, Process improvement, Client relationship management, KPI analysis, Business continuity planning, Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs) development.

Preferred skills

Global securities markets knowledge, Automation implementation, Change management, Cross-functional influence.

Technologies

Automation tools, Technology platforms for trade support.

Responsibilities

Lead Global Trade Support Operations function; Oversee Options expiration processing; Review and resolve operational exceptions; Evaluate and enhance Operational Risk Framework; Manage client relationships and SLAs; Monitor KPIs and provide trend analysis; Optimize staffing and resource allocation; Implement operational efficiencies via technology; Oversee business continuity planning; Develop and maintain Written Supervisory Procedures.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & global team management