Senior Manager, Confirmations And Controls (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Confirmations and Controls (Fintech): Leading the Confirmations & Controls function within Markets Operations to oversee settlement processes and strategic development with an accent on operational resilience, risk reduction, and process efficiency. Focus on driving automation, implementing innovative technologies like AI and Xceptor, and leading high-performing teams through complex business transformation.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Edinburgh, Birmingham, or London) with a hybrid work requirement (at least 40% of time in office).

Company

A leading UK financial services organization dedicated to building the future of finance through innovation, diversity, and inclusion.

What you will do

• Lead Confirmations activities across Global Markets products to ensure operational performance and control effectiveness.
• Manage settlement control processes, identifying and resolving risks, exceptions, and operational incidents.
• Drive the optimization of reconciliations and processes using automation tools like Xceptor and emerging technologies.
• Partner with technology and business stakeholders to deliver strategic change initiatives and platform migrations.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Represent Markets Operations in governance forums and senior leadership discussions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading Markets, Treasury, or Capital Markets Operations teams in a regulated financial environment.
• Deep expertise in operational controls, settlements, confirmations, and post-trade processes.
• Proven track record of delivering automation and business transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, governance, and control frameworks.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across Front Office, Technology, and Risk functions.
• Must be based in the UK and able to work in a hybrid model.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with dedicated support for workplace adjustments.