Director/ ED - Equities/ Listed derivaties, Global Markets

About Our Client

A leading global financial institution with strong fixed income and equities franchises, delivering comprehensive trading and investment solutions across major markets, with a significant presence in APAC, driving growth through innovation, deep market expertise, and robust client relationships.

Job Description

• Lead strategic equities and derivatives initiatives across electronic trading pr
• Drive regulatory change infrastructure optimisation and governance across global

1. Lead Market Structure & Trading Initiatives

• Lead complex market initiatives, including low-touch/electronic trading programmes across equities and listed derivatives.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from ideation and business case development to implementation and post-launch optimisation.
• Partner with trading desks to enhance execution capabilities, liquidity access, and competitiveness.

2. Drive Electronic & Low‑Touch Trading Strategy

• Design and implement automation strategies to increase low-touch flow, algorithmic execution, and STP.
• Evaluate technologies to improve execution quality, latency, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with quants and technology teams on algorithm and smart order routing enhancements.

3. Deliver Cross‑Functional Transformation

• Lead transformation initiatives across Front Office, Risk, Operations, Compliance, and Technology.
• Execute business expansion and monetisation opportunities (new markets, products, client segments).
• Drive efficiencies through process re‑engineering, digitisation, and operating model optimisation.

4. Regulatory & Market Change Management

• Manage regulatory initiatives (e.g., MiFID II, EMIR, Dodd‑Frank, exchange rules) impacting equities and derivatives.
• Ensure timely implementation across trading, reporting, and risk processes.
• Partner with Compliance and Legal to interpret and operationalise requirements.

5. Programme Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Establish strong governance frameworks across initiatives.
• Lead steering committees and senior stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare executive materials; track milestones, risks, and dependencies to ensure delivery.

6. Infrastructure & Platform Optimisation

• Optimise trading infrastructure (OMS/EMS, connectivity, post-trade systems).
• Partner with technology teams to modernise architecture, improve scalability, and reduce risk.
• Identify vendor consolidation and cost optimisation opportunities.

7. Risk Management & Controls Enhancement

• Embed governance, risk management, and controls across all programmes.
• Identify and mitigate operational, market, and control risks.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and control testing.

8. Continuous Improvement & Strategic Growth

• Drive process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and client needs.
• Contribute to long‑term strategy for equities and listed derivatives growth.

The Successful Applicant

1. Deep Market Expertise

• Extensive experience in equities and/or listed derivatives within global markets (cash equities, futures, options).
• Strong understanding of market structure, electronic trading, liquidity dynamics, and exchange ecosystems.

2. Programme & Transformation Leadership

• Proven track record delivering large‑scale, front‑to‑back transformation programmes in investment banking or capital markets.
• Strong project management skills (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies).

3. Stakeholder & Leadership Skills

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, including trading heads, COO functions, and technology leaders.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to executive committees.

4. Regulatory & Risk Awareness

• Solid understanding of global regulatory frameworks affecting equities and derivatives markets.
• Experience embedding governance, risk, and controls in change initiatives.

5. Analytical & Technical Capability

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Familiarity with trading systems (OMS/EMS), market data, and electronic execution platforms; knowledge of data analytics tools is a plus.

What's on Offer

Good culture in an established and growing company