We are seeking a highly experienced and driven individual to join our organisation as a Director – Equity Derivatives Middle Office Lead, based in London. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and enhancing the operational support for our Equity Derivatives business, with a strong focus on SBL (Securities Borrowing & Lending), Prime Brokerage, and Collateral Management.

This role will involve managing key relationships across front office trading, risk, technology, and external vendors, ensuring timely and accurate trade support and life-cycle management of complex derivative transactions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the equity derivatives landscape and extensive experience with platforms such as Pirum or Equilend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Equity Derivatives Middle Office team, with responsibility for daily trade support, reconciliations, and exception management.
• Oversee and enhance operational controls and infrastructure across the trade lifecycle for equity derivative products.
• Act as the senior point of escalation for complex trade issues, breaks, and risk exposures.
• Manage critical processes related to Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL), Prime Brokerage operations, and Collateral Management.
• Collaborate closely with the Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Technology to ensure efficient and risk-mitigated processing.
• Drive process automation and system enhancement initiatives in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, including the effective use of Pirum, Equilend, and related platforms.
• Lead regulatory reporting initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations (e.g. SFTR, EMIR).
• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a high-performance, risk-aware culture.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a middle office or operations role within equity derivatives or related markets.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a high-pressure financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of Securities Lending, Prime Brokerage, and Collateral Management processes.
• In-depth understanding of equity derivative products, trade lifecycle events, and associated risks.
• Experience using Pirum, Equilend, or similar platforms is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with regulatory obligations impacting derivatives operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across business and technology teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, delivery-focused mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline; professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are a plus.

For more information contact cameron.howard@trevosepartners.com