Middle Office Securities / Client Service - Private Banking

A private bank. Job Description:

• Objective: bring in someone able to relieve operational pressure, connect topics across functions and progressively act as a team referent
Key ResponsibilitiesOperational & Technical (core of the role - ~70-80%)
• Oversee and actively handle day-to-day Middle Office Securities activities across asset classes
• Ensure smooth processing and control of transactions, including complex or non-standard cases (e.g. Private Equity flows)
• Act as a go-to person for complex operational issues and internal queries (Help Desk mindset)
• Maintain a strong focus on accuracy, risk awareness and operational efficiency
Transversal & Coordination
• Act as a bridge between teams (Front Office, Operations, IT, Risk, etc.)
• Understand who does what across the organisation and facilitate communication flows
• Contribute to process improvements, organisation and problem-solving initiatives
Leadership (informal / evolving)
• Support and guide 2 team members on a functional level
• Bring structure, organisation and prioritisation to the team
• Act as a relay for the Head of, without formal managerial responsibility initially
The Successful Applicant:

Profile

Experience & Background
• Strong experience in Middle Office, Operations or Client Services within banking / asset management
• Versatile and transversal exposure is key (not a siloed role)
• Experience in securities operations across multiple asset classes (including some exposure to alternatives / PE is a plus)
• Candidates from Client Services / Front Support roles with strong technical understanding are welcome
Skills & Mindset
• Strong technical understanding of operations and workflows
• Ability to connect topics across functions and understand the "big picture"
• Solution-oriented: knows where to find answers and how to solve problems
• Highly organised, structured, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-moving and less structured environment
• S2i, a plus
Personality Fit (critical)
• Balanced personality: proactive, communicative and approachable, without being overpowering
• Comfortable in a collaborative, human-centric environment with frequent interactions
• Interest in a varied role rather than a repetitive daily routine
• Motivated by content, learning and impact rather than just career progression
What we are looking for
• Someone technically strong and curious, eager to stay close to operations
• A profile capable of bringing fresh perspective from another structure
• A future team anchor, able to grow into more responsibility over time
• Not an "opportunistic move" but a genuine interest in a versatile role within a smaller structure
What's on Offer:

Why join

• Exposure to all asset classes in a small, agile organisation
• Highly transversal role with strong visibility
• Opportunity to combine operations, projects and team coordination
• Direct impact on the structure and efficiency of the team