Director, Business Management (Equities)

The Business Management & Program function drives strategic initiatives across business growth, infrastructure, and controls. Acting as a bridge between front office and support teams, it ensures operational excellence and implementation of best practices in a collaborative, high-transparency environment.

Focused on the Equities & Global Markets business, this role is responsible for enhancing both the commercial and operational effectiveness of the trading desk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Initiatives: Lead cross-functional transformation projects to support equities growth, including electronic trading capabilities
• Commercial Efficiency: Identify and implement improvements to processes that drive revenue growth and cost optimisation
• Platform Development: Deliver and manage market initiatives, particularly low-touch / electronic trading programs
• Governance & Controls: Embed robust control frameworks across business activities and change initiatives
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with senior stakeholders and lead governance forums to align strategy and execution

• Experience: 8-10 + years within financial markets, with strong Global Markets knowledge
• Expertise: Proven background in business management, process optimisation, and electronic trading environments
• Execution: Track record of delivering complex initiatives end-to-end
• Skillset: Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a solutions-driven mindset
• Communication: Confident stakeholder manager with strong interpersonal skills