Head of International Operations Control - Warsaw, Poland (hybrid model)

The Role
We are looking for a Head of International Operations Control, to join our international client. Highly motivated individual will be responsible for ensuring that the Operational risk is managed and mitigated through the existing controls that have been implemented and creating new processes where required. Help manage and drive the implementation of system and process improvements within the firm, in particular to meet regulatory requirements.  

Job location
Warsaw, Poland 
Hybrid model / onsite for 3-4 days per week

Key responsibilities
Monitor cash-stock exceptions. Oversee and review Client Money daily reconciliation. Implement cross training matrix to close knowledge gaps with the teams. Escalating issues to senior management when required. Produce MI to review potential risk items and eradicate manual processes where possible.  Oversight of the cancel/amend report and extended settlement report to meet SOX requirements. Look to streamline efficiencies across all entities in accordance with the daily control’s reports. 

Projects:  
Intellimatch Enhancement. Potential replacement DUCO 
Kyriba project to streamline payment process 
Oversight of CSS enhancements relating to Dividend and Coupon process 
Munster 
US Clearing for CFE. Making sure correct controls are in place 

Key Functions & Controls
Responsible for the Daily Client Money reconciliation process and weekly oversight of the legacy CASS Assets the firm holds 

Regular discussions with direct reports regrading the Intellimatch reconciliation processes for ALL European entities relating to Cash and Stock accounts 

Management MI is produced and reviewed for any aged breaks 

The internal control reports are sent out daily and reviewed to make sure outstanding breaks are cleared within a timely fashion 

Oversight of the Operations Payment process (Operations, Payroll, Accounts Payable) 

Further controls have been while Kariba roll out is being finalised  

Within the Control team the Operations MI Packs and volumes reports are generated and sent to senior management  for review 

Sign off SOX control for the settlement and payment process on a quarterly basis 

Oversight of the Cancel-Amend, Extended Settlement and late booked reports for CFE, BGC and GFI 

Regular meeting and oversight of the Asset Servicing function relating to coupon-dividends and Corporate Action events 

Sign off the Operations Cash account balance at month end and liaise with finance if any discrepancies 

Systems used
Microsoft Office, IntelliMATCH, Recollector, Admin, Duco, Kyriba, Finastra, FXL, Phase3 Crest Gui 

Personal attributes
High level of integrity and ethical standards in decision-making and execution. 

Resilient under pressure with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset. 

Demonstrated experience in implementing effective risk mitigation strategies and control frameworks. 

Ability to manage audits, both internal and external, ensuring regulatory and operational compliance.