Job Description

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week
Hybrid Work: 3 days in-office

IC Recruiting, a trusted agency for financial services talent, is searching for a Trading Operations Specialist – Listed Products for a leading financial firm in Sofia. In this role, you’ll manage post-trade workflows, support regulatory compliance, and help drive process improvements in a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Manage and optimize post-trade operations, including settlements, transfers, and corporate actions.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies across multiple jurisdictions.

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual intervention.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for operational procedures and workflows.

Process Improvement & Product Orientation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements.

• Apply methodologies such as PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the development and integration of new products by ensuring operational readiness and scalability.

• Monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of implemented changes and adjust strategies accordingly.

Operational Risk Monitoring

• Assist in the identification and assessment of operational risks within trading processes.

• Implement controls and monitoring mechanisms to mitigate identified risks.

• Collaborate with risk management teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations pertaining to listed products in various jurisdictions.

• Work closely with compliance teams to ensure operational processes meet regulatory requirements.

• Participate in audits and regulatory reviews as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in trading operations, with a focus on listed products.

• Proven experience in process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks governing listed products.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as PDCA and DMAIC.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

How to Apply

Please send your CV in English. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

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