Lead, Financial Operations

Lead, Financial Operations

What you'll do: We're hiring a Team Lead, Financial Operations to own and elevate our regulatory reporting function within a fast-growing FCM. This is a high-visibility role for a leader who combines deep technical command of FCM regulatory reporting with the people skills to coach, develop, and grow a team of Financial Operations Associates. You'll ensure every daily filing is completed accurately and on time, mentor and develop your team, and serve as the trusted Financial Operations representative on strategic business initiatives. If you're currently doing great work at another FCM but are looking for greater ownership, increased visibility, and the opportunity to influence key initiatives, this role is built for you.

In this role you will: Own the timely and accurate completion of all daily regulatory filings, the monthly 1-FR-FCM report, and related NFA and CFTC segregation reporting

Serve as the final quality control reviewer for team reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and regulatory submissions

Maintain and enhance documentation and internal controls to ensure ongoing audit readiness

Act as the primary liaison during regulatory examinations and audits

Monitor liquidity levels, foreign currency hedging, and margin adequacy against carrying broker requirements, proactively escalating and resolving issues

Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of Financial Operations Associates, establishing clear expectations and fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Design and deliver training programs that strengthen technical expertise and support employee growth

Foster an environment where team members feel empowered to identify issues early and take ownership of their work

Lead process improvement initiatives that increase automation, reduce operational risk, and improve reporting speed and accuracy

Partner with Product, Compliance, Risk, Technology, and Accounting on new initiatives and product launches to ensure accurate books and records from day one

Represent Financial Operations in cross-functional discussions, proactively identifying reporting and regulatory considerations

Evaluate new products and system changes for reconciliation and reporting impacts, leading testing and implementation efforts

Collaborate with Development and Compliance to enhance the tools, dashboards, and workflows that support the Financial Operations team

What you'll need: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

3–5 years of experience in financial operations, regulatory reporting, or accounting within an FCM, broker-dealer, or other regulated financial institution

Working knowledge of NFA and CFTC segregation rules and FCM regulatory reporting requirements, including the 1-FR-FCM and related filings

Prior experience leading, mentoring, or developing a team, or demonstrated readiness to step into a people leadership role

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy

A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for identifying automation and process improvement opportunities

Strong communication skills with the ability to represent Financial Operations effectively in cross-functional settings

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