Senior Fixed Income Manager (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Our client, an established financial services firm, is seeking a senior Fixed Income Operations leader to oversee a key post-trade operations function.

This individual will be responsible for leading a team, managing day-to-day operational performance, and partnering closely with trading and senior management. The role requires someone who understands fixed income operations at a detailed level but can also take a broader view of controls, scalability, technology, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations professionals

• Oversee post-trade activity across a diversified fixed income business

• Manage complex trade, settlement, financing, and operational exceptions

• Act as a senior escalation point for trading and business stakeholders

• Oversee relationships with external service providers and operational partners

• Work closely with trading teams to improve workflows and operational efficiency

• Strengthen controls and identify opportunities to reduce operational risk

• Drive automation and process-improvement initiatives

• Support new products, technology enhancements, and broader business initiatives

• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Technology, Finance, and senior management on key operational matters

Background

• 10+ years of relevant financial services experience

• Meaningful experience within Fixed Income Operations

• Prior team-management experience

• Strong knowledge of fixed income post-trade processes and market infrastructure

• Experience with settlements, financing activity, reconciliations, and exception management

• Experience overseeing vendors or third-party service providers is beneficial

• Strong understanding of operational controls and risk management

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

The ideal candidate combines deep operational knowledge with strong leadership skills and is comfortable moving between detailed problem-solving and broader strategic initiatives.

Please reach out directly for additional information and a confidential discussion.