Head of Operations & Accounting (FinTech)

TL;DR

Head of Operations & Accounting (FinTech): Defining and driving the strategic direction of hirify.global's post-trade and accounting product portfolio for institutional investors with an accent on regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and automation at scale. Focus on shaping strategic vision, market positioning, and execution excellence across post-trade processing, reconciliation, corporate actions, and fund/investment accounting.

Location: Hybrid in New York, London, or Copenhagen

Salary: $258,000–$387,000 (New York City only)

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of integrated investment management solutions for investment and asset managers, operating as an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group.

What you will do

• Define and own the strategic vision for the Operations & Accounting product portfolio, including ABOR/IBOR integration and regulatory coverage.
• Identify market opportunities driven by T+1 settlement, regulatory evolution, and client demand for operational outsourcing, translating these into a prioritized roadmap.
• Drive exceptional product and service delivery, ensuring STP rates, settlement performance, and accounting close times meet institutional standards.
• Maintain strategic relationships with key institutional clients, translating their operational challenges into product priorities.
• Represent hirify.global's Operations & Accounting vision to institutional clients, prospects, and industry forums.
• Build and scale a world-class Operations & Accounting Product Management organization, establishing hiring standards for domain expertise.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in product leadership for institutional investment platforms, with demonstrated expertise in post-trade operations, fund/investment accounting, or managed services at scale.
• Deep understanding of settlement workflows, regulatory accounting frameworks, reconciliation processes, and the competitive landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to lead product and service organizations delivering mission-critical infrastructure where accuracy, auditability, and uptime are non-negotiable.
• Track record building and scaling solutions that drive measurable client outcomes.
• Effective communication skills presenting operational strategy to C-suite executives, institutional clients, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Ability to articulate the strategic value of operational excellence and managed services adoption, building consensus across teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension.
• Good work and life balance with flexible working hours and a hybrid model.
• Opportunities for individual professional development.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment with 3,000+ colleagues.
• Commitment to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into everyday work.