Russian speaking Operations Director

Lead the operations behind a high-performance trading business. Drive execution, build scalable processes, and work alongside the Founder to shape the future of a fast-growing firm.

Job title:

Operations Director

Location:

Central London (Hybrid – 4 days in the office, 1-day WFH) Job type:
Permanent, Full-time Salary: £90,00-£120,000 The Opportunity Our client is a high-performance proprietary trading firm specialising in quantitative sports trading. They're looking for an experienced Operations Manager / COO to work alongside the Founder & Chief Investment Officer, taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the trading operation. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building processes, solving problems and keeping a fast-moving business running efficiently.

You'll work across trading, risk, operations and technology, ensuring everything operates smoothly as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities Oversee daily trading operations across multiple strategies. Support traders and researchers by improving operational processes. Manage capital allocation, execution workflows and performance reporting. Maintain operational risk controls and exposure management. Coordinate across trading, research, engineering and external providers. Oversee operational infrastructure, data flows, reporting and trading platforms. Help shape team growth and operational processes as the business expands. About You You'll have operational leadership experience within a fast-paced trading environment, such as:
Proprietary trading Hedge funds Quantitative or systematic trading Professional sports betting Trading operations or risk management You'll also have:
Strong operational and commercial judgement. Experience managing high-pressure, performance-driven operations. A solid understanding of trading execution and operational risk. Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills. Strong technical awareness of trading systems and data workflows. A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to drive continuous improvement. What's on Offer Competitive salary Profit share and KPI bonus 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays Private medical, dental and optical cover Life and accident insurance