Head of Settlements CFE

We are partnering with a leading global financial institution to recruit a Head of Settlements CFE for their Warsaw office. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing international settlements operations ensuring operational risk is effectively managed and mitigated through robust controls and process improvements. The position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of global financial systems and driving operational excellence.

As Head of Settlements you will lead a team that ensures timely and accurate settlement of financial transactions across multiple asset classes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement compliance and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee settlement operations for Equities Bonds FX Prime and Crypto asset classes.

• Ensure operational risk is managed through existing controls and implement new processes where required.

• Monitor trade date exceptions and escalate issues to senior management when necessary.

• Drive system and process improvements to reduce manual intervention and enhance efficiency.

• Implement cross-training within the team to close knowledge gaps and build resilience.

• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth settlement processes.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Lead initiatives for automation system integration and operational enhancements.

• Provide oversight for reconciliation payment processing and dispute resolution.

• Deliver accurate reporting and support audits as required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring:

• Extensive experience in settlements operations with strong product knowledge of Equities Bonds and FX.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.

• Strong understanding of operational risk management and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to drive process improvements and implement automation solutions.

• Familiarity with settlement systems such as Phase3 STN Intellimatch/Duco Euroclear Crest GUI DTC Fidessa FXL and crypto settlement platforms.

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; experience with business intelligence tools is a plus.

This is a confidential search. If you are a strategic leader with deep expertise in settlements and a passion for operational excellence we encourage you to apply and explore this exciting opportunity.