Hammer Search Partners
Vice President – Operations - NYC Bank
Join the treasury and payments operation at the heart of global finance. As VP of Operations, you'll lead critical back-office functions, overseeing the execution and settlement of treasury, FX, derivative, and payment transactions, ensuring compliance, risk controls, and process excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role where operational precision meets financial complexity. You'll work with seasoned professionals across Treasury, Risk, and Compliance, helping shape a best-in-class operational platform in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.
Key Responsibilities - Oversee daily funds transfer operations (CHIPS, Fedwire, ACH, SWIFT, book transfers) - Manage treasury settlements including FX, MM, interest rate swaps, ALM, and government securities - Review and resolve OFAC embargo queue transactions, escalating as necessary - Supervise nostro reconciliation, broker bills, and custodial reporting - Support audits, update departmental procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance - Act as key liaison with Treasury Front Office and Compliance on settlement failures and risk escalations
Requirements - 10+ years’ experience** in treasury back office or payments operations
- Deep knowledge of FX, money markets, derivatives, and settlement systems
- Familiarity with CHIPS, Fedwire, ACH, and SWIFT payment networks
- Proficiency in core systems such as IBS FXMM, CAS or Clearstream
- In-depth working knowledge of OFAC screening, risk management, and compliance frameworks
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and leadership capabilities
Benefits Generous benefits package including health insurance and much more.
Good work/life balance, flexible hybrid work arrangement. 2 days in midtown Manhattan office. Career opportunities to expand responsibilities. Estimated base salary $130,000 to $150,000 depending on experience. Bonus eligible.
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Join the treasury and payments operation at the heart of global finance. As VP of Operations, you'll lead critical back-office functions, overseeing the execution and settlement of treasury, FX, derivative, and payment transactions, ensuring compliance, risk controls, and process excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role where operational precision meets financial complexity. You'll work with seasoned professionals across Treasury, Risk, and Compliance, helping shape a best-in-class operational platform in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.
Key Responsibilities - Oversee daily funds transfer operations (CHIPS, Fedwire, ACH, SWIFT, book transfers) - Manage treasury settlements including FX, MM, interest rate swaps, ALM, and government securities - Review and resolve OFAC embargo queue transactions, escalating as necessary - Supervise nostro reconciliation, broker bills, and custodial reporting - Support audits, update departmental procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance - Act as key liaison with Treasury Front Office and Compliance on settlement failures and risk escalations
Requirements - 10+ years’ experience** in treasury back office or payments operations
- Deep knowledge of FX, money markets, derivatives, and settlement systems
- Familiarity with CHIPS, Fedwire, ACH, and SWIFT payment networks
- Proficiency in core systems such as IBS FXMM, CAS or Clearstream
- In-depth working knowledge of OFAC screening, risk management, and compliance frameworks
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and leadership capabilities
Benefits Generous benefits package including health insurance and much more.
Good work/life balance, flexible hybrid work arrangement. 2 days in midtown Manhattan office. Career opportunities to expand responsibilities. Estimated base salary $130,000 to $150,000 depending on experience. Bonus eligible.
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