Head of Operations

We are an international quantitative trading company operating in the most competitive industry. Our approach is a combination of state-of-the-art research, leading technologies and power of human intellect. We have assembled a strong team of developers and data scientists in the HFT field.To support our growth, we’re seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead the business support functions and ensure a comfortable work environment for employees in offices and remote locations. The area of responsibility for this role is very wide and thus requires thorough knowledge of various company processes. The ideal candidate must be competent and able to plan many different kinds of operational activities. They must be an excellent leader who can discover the most efficient ways to run challenging projects and supervise the team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work closely with the CEO to develop and drive business support processes: office management, property management, travel & visa, events, procurement & logistics
• Lead a team of 5+ direct reports, including KPI’s introduction
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders and partners from Legal, Finance, HR teams, required for efficient day-to-day operations
• Manage corporate subscriptions (SW licenses, platforms, etc.) timely and efficiently
• Opening new offices - searching for premises, organizing the signing of an agreement, arrangement - furniture, cleaning, hiring an office manager
• Adhere to company and state business requirements in all jurisdictions, enforcing compliance and taking action when necessary

What We Look For In You:

• 2+ years of experience as head of administrative function, with at least 5 years of experience in Operations in an international company
• Strong project management skills
• Extensive experience in successful team building and management
• Experience in opening offices in different countries and willingness to relocate to Dubai
• Readiness to take ownership and passion towards delivering best service for internal clients
• Genuine interest in our business sphere
• Ability to adapt and remain calm and focused in stressful situations
• Fluent Russian & English and excellent communication skills

Why Should You Join Our Team?

• You will join a team that is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the most competitive industry.
• We care about the optimal way to solve a problem and nurture a culture of creativity and collaboration. We work on challenging technical problems and use the cutting edge technologies at the service of the future.
• Impact: your contribution will directly impact our team’s happiness and smooth business operations.
• Ownership: you will own your projects and your team’s success in delivering those projects.
• Flexibility: we encourage you to set up and manage your time to achieve our shared goals and we offer a less rigid environment and company structure compared to larger companies.
• Fun: we want to be happy at work because it’s more productive, so we cultivate an informal environment that is focused on the end goal, but celebrate all our wins along the way.

Benefits:

• Relocation to Dubai
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Health & dental insurance