Global Head of Operations and Middle Office

Flow Traders·Amsterdam·onsite
crypto:applicationopsM4Operations and Middle Office
Compensation
Not disclosed
Flow Traders is a leading global proprietary trading firm and a principal liquidity provider and market maker across ETFs, bonds, FX & Digital Assets. We are looking for a Global Head of Operations and Middle Office to join our Amsterdam office. The Global Head of Operations is responsible for the strategic direction, global coordination, and continuous optimization of the operational infrastructure across all geographies. This includes full accountability for post-trade execution, trade support, process automation whilst maintaining Operational Risk Management and regulatory compliance. The role is pivotal in enabling scalability, efficiency, and control in support of Flow Traders' trading ambitions. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business. We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities. What you will do Lead the firm’s global operations strategy in line with trading and business objectives Advise the board and senior leadership on operational decisions and business growth Prepare operations for market expansion and increased business activity Manage multi-regional operations and middle-office teams Ensure consistent processes, systems, controls, and standards across locations Establish KPIs, quality controls, and accountability frameworks Develop and monitor operational risk management and regulatory control frameworks Oversee controls across the trade lifecycle, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting Lead automation, digital transformation, data, and AI initiatives Partner with Technology and Product teams to improve post-trade infrastructure Reduce operational workload, improve efficiency, and strengthen service quality Act as the main operations contact for Trading, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Technology Manage relationships with clearing banks, custodians, prime brokers, and other vendo