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

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OverviewIC 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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