Our client, a leading global investment firm , is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Fixed Income Operations to oversee daily trade processing, settlement, and control functions across credit, rates, and structured products. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment where precision, speed, and risk control are everything.
You’ll manage end‑to‑end post‑trade workflows—ensuring accuracy from trade capture through settlement—and partner closely with trading, middle office, technology, and external counterparties to maintain a clean, efficient, and compliant operation.
What You’ll Do
Oversee daily trade capture, matching, confirmation, and settlement for fixed income instruments including corporate bonds, treasuries, repos, MBS, and structured notes.
Manage fail resolution, collateral, and cash movements across internal and external systems.
Lead the reconciliation and exception management process, ensuring data accuracy across books, custodians, and clearing systems.
Partner with front office, credit, and risk teams to resolve trade discrepancies and improve straight‑through processing.
Collaborate with technology and project teams to enhance automation, streamline workflows, and strengthen control frameworks.
Maintain strong relationships with brokers, custodians, and clearinghouses , ensuring timely settlement and dispute resolution.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (FINRA, SEC, DTC, Fed, etc.) and internal risk policies.
Supervise and mentor analysts and associates, developing the next generation of fixed income operations professionals.
Contribute to system upgrades, control testing, and process transformation initiatives.
What You Bring
7–10 years of experience in fixed income operations within a bank, asset manager, or broker‑dealer.
Strong knowledge of trade lifecycle processes , settlement mechanics, and clearing infrastructure for fixed income products.
Familiarity with DTC, Euroclear, Bloomberg, Omgeo, SWIFT, or Broadridge.
Deep understanding of repo, corporate bonds, treasuries, structured products, and cash management.
Proficiency in Excel ; experience with data analytics, automation tools, or SQL is a plus.
Proven ability to manage teams, streamline workflows, and deliver under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate across global stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics ; advanced certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
Why It’s Worth a Conversation
Lead a high‑impact function in a core trading product area .
Exposure to front‑office interaction, complex trades, and real P&L impact.
Opportunity to modernize processes and strengthen operational controls within a global platform.
Competitive base salary, strong bonus potential, and a culture that rewards performance and accountability.