Listed Trade Operations Team Lead

Our Global asset manager partner, who is establishing its new business service center in Budapest is hiring a Listed Trade Operations Team Lead. Their purpose is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investment approaches, and exceptional service. 
Your new roleLead a team of Trade Operations analysts responsible for the smooth and efficient execution of all trade lifecycle processes across multiple asset classes and products. The team’s responsibilities span Trade Affirmation & Capture, Settlement & Cashflows, and Listed Trade Operations. The Team Lead will uphold high standards of operational excellence, strengthen risk controls, and ensure regulatory compliance, while fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team culture. 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Trade Operations professionals, ensuring strong coverage across all operational areas.
• Oversee the full trade lifecycle, including trade affirmation & capture and settlement & cashflows.
• Investigate and resolve trade breaks, mismatches, settlement issues, and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with traders, brokers, custodians, and internal teams to ensure smooth and accurate processing.
• Define, implement, and maintain best‑practice methodologies within Trade Operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of all trade‑related activities, maintaining strong data integrity and operational control.
• Partner with Operations Leadership to refine the operating model, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives.
• Lead and support operational projects, including process design, testing, and system enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, representing Trade Operations during audits and regulatory reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as an escalation point for complex operational issues.
• Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with best practices.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What you need to succeed:

• Experience across the full trade lifecycle, including trade affirmation & capture and settlement & cashflows.
• Familiarity with market utilities such as CTM, SWIFT, CLS, Bloomberg, TradeWeb, MarketAxess; experience with Aladdin is an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams within financial services or asset management.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement efficiency‑enhancing and risk‑reducing process improvements.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and guide teams while fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Strong teamwork orientation and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

The company offers:

• Hybrid working arrangements and reasonable accommodations
• Professional development support, including tuition/qualification reimbursement
• Company events, networking opportunities, and social activities
• More to be shared soon

How to apply:To apply for the position, click on ‘Apply Now’ and send us your English CV.