Head of Operations in the FI sector

On site

Full Time

Job description

  • Minimum of 18+ years of operations experience managing a team covering derivatives operations 
  • Some hands-on experience covering derivatives operations gained in a futures exchange and clearing house is essential
  • Hands-on experience driving project management (in operations) and systems implementation is required

Our client is a growing firm in the FI industry. This is a hands-on Head of Operations role overseeing an operations team covering derivatives exchange operations and project management functions. This role will also be part of the senior executive team.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee an operations team covering derivative exchange operations.
  • Drive project management and initiatives. Lead the implementation of enhanced capabilities and efficiency in the operations function
  • Make recommendation and presentation to senior management 
  • Spearhead and implement system transformation and implementation projects.
  • Work on other strategic matters directed by senior management

QUALIFICATIONS/ ACADEMIC BACKGROUND/ SKILLS

  • A seasoned operations professional with min of 18+ years of operations. Some hands-on experience covering derivatives operations gained in a futures exchange and clearing house is essential
  • Hands-on experience driving project management (in operations) and systems implementation is required
  • Very hands-on despite being senior
  • Possess strong stakeholder management skills
  • Driven, agile/adaptable and flexible.
  • Possess good presentation and communication skills
  • Driven with good people skills and team management skills

To apply, pl send your cv in word doc to resume@cap-cg.com. Pl also include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your cv.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by:

CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)

Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)

Date ad is posted - 21 May 2026

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 21 May, 2026
  • Category: Banking / Finance
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary: 1
  • Location: On site
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

CAP Consulting is a regional boutique executive recruitment firm with a focus on Singapore and the Asia region. The firm was established in 2014 by Caroline Poh, a veteran finance search professional with more than 20 years of search and recruitment experience. Its focus is to provide a results oriented and solutions based approach to executive recruitment and search that is vital in the increasingly dynamic and complex marketplace.  


In the financial service sector, we cover roles across sectors including front line/investment, middle office, finance and operations. Specific roles that we work on include General Management, Investment, M&A, Sales, Strategy Risk, Compliance, Consulting, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Operations, IA and other corporate functions ( Corporate Affairs, HR, Accounting).  


For the sectors outside of financial service, we also cover Financial and Professional Services, Commodity, Consumer, Healthcare/ Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Technology and Telecommunications. The roles that we specialise in include Finance/Accounting, HR, General Management, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Legal/Compliance/Risk, Business Development/Commercial, Operations etc.