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Operations Manager
Job in
London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
CER Financial
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Risk Manager/Analyst, Banking & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Compliance, Risk Manager/Analyst, Banking & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
PER ANNUMRECRUITER: | Charlie Watson Operations Manager City of London Permanent 60,000 - 70,000cer Financial are working alongside an international bank, who are based in the City of London. They are seeking an Operations Manager to work with them on a permanent basis. The responsibilities of the Operations Manager will include:
Oversee processing of all domestic and international payments
Ensure payment instructions are verified, authorised, and released per policy
Review and improve operational processes
Ensure tasks meet SLAs with high accuracy and control standards
Maintain strong controls (segregation of duties, maker-checker, policy adherence)
Lead, mentor, and develop team performance and succession planning
Support internal and external audits
Manage resourcing, staff engagement, performance reviews, and training
Promote accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, AML/KYC, and segregation of duties
Lead quality control across operations and client service delivery
Coordinate priorities through regular meetings with department heads
Authorise payments and operational messages as required
Approve invoices and contribute to budgeting with COO Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
Lead/support change initiatives, system upgrades, and SWIFT-related projects
Strengthen operational resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery
Support COO with planning and key business decisions
Oversee implementation of new/updated products and processes
Act as authorised signatory where required
Identify, manage, and escalate risks appropriately
Manage operational business contracts
Produce regular management information (MI) reports
Ensure compliance with laws, policies, training, and reporting obligations
Support operational resilience training and incident response
Lead, motivate, and develop team through reviews and 1-1sSupport recruitment, onboarding, and staff development
Ensure continuous training and development for staff
The candidate will have:
Degree-level education or equivalent experience in banking/financial services
Minimum 5+ years’ banking experience
Strong background in banking operations and payments processing in regulated environments
Knowledge of payment schemes (SWIFT, BACS, Direct Debits) and operational requirements
Familiarity with Equation Banking system (advantageous)
Understanding of AML, sanctions, PSRs, and financial crime risks in payments
Experience managing teams in fast-paced operational settings
Knowledge of operations, third-party vendor management, private banking, treasury, risk, and compliance
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