Reed Banking are pleased to be partnering with a small international bank based in the city who are currently seeking a forward thinking Banking Operations Manager to lead the operational support functions for the bank.  This is a leadership role with the London office, reporting directly into the managing director strengthening operational efficiency, enhancing governance and supporting critical banking activities in a regulated environment. 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

* Providing senior level coverage in the absence of the operations manager. 

* Acting as join authoriser for online payments across all major banking counterparts. 

* Review, authorise and approving transactions across internal and external systems. 

* Ensure all outsourced services meet internal KPI's and service level agreements undergo regular review. 

* Play a key role in supporting the implementation and maintenance of the banks information security framework.  

* Involvement in keeping abreast of bank regulations and compliance, data privacy and updating on changes. 

* Acting as SWIFT payments authoriser and security officer. 

* Work with HR to develop policies in line with Bank regulation.

* Act as Project manager for any core banking system changes, system implementations and regulatory changes. 

Key Skills: 

* Minimum 5 years experience in banking operations working in an regulatory-intensive environment. 

* Strong understanding of banking operational processes and regulatory requirements. 

* Experience with IT system management and SWIFT operations.