Verto
Finance
MiddleOfficeManager
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“Middle Office Manager at Verto. Skills: Middle Office management, Treasury and payment liquidity, FX trade risk frameworks, Risk management, Team leadership. End-to-end management of Verto’s treasury and payment liquidity. Management of FX trade risk frameworks”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure all daily settlement requirements are met across multiple currencies and jurisdictions; Ensure the business remains protected against market volatility and counterparty risk; Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory standards; Reduce manual intervention and operational risk; Deliver impactful results
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot systemic issues; Implement long-term scalable solutions; Value solving problems over just completing tasks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 5 years of experience in a Middle Office, Treasury, or Operational Risk role within a fintech, payments company, or investment bank, Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment, Mastery of FX concepts (Spot, Forward, Swaps and etc), liquidity management, and the mechanics of cross-border payment settlements, Deep understanding of operational and market risks, with experience building or enhancing risk control frameworks, Advanced proficiency in data ability to translate complex datasets into actionable strategic insights, Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and negotiate with external partners, A proven ability to troubleshoot systemic issues and implement long-term scalable solutions
Nice to Have
Prior experience in a high-growth scale-up environment where you built or significantly matured the Middle Office function, Experience with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) or the implementation of automated reconciliation tools, A "builder" mindset: someone who is comfortable with ambiguity and eager to create the blueprint for our future operations
What You'll Do.
End-to-end management of Verto’s treasury and payment liquidity
Management of FX trade risk frameworks
Lead and scale Middle Office function
Manage a team of Middle Office Analysts
Ensure risk management and settlement processes are robust
Direct the global payment liquidity and treasury strategy
Ensure all daily settlement requirements are met across multiple currencies and jurisdictions
Design and implement robust FX trade risk management policies
Ensure the business remains protected against market volatility and counterparty risk
Maintain ultimate oversight of daily customer funds safeguarding and partner credit line obligations
Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory standards
and develop the Middle Office Analyst team
Set high performance standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Oversee the integrity of treasury funds and credit facility positions
Act as the final point of escalation for complex variances or liquidity gaps
Approve and monitor OTC customer credit line requests
Manage the business's total open credit exposure and internal liquidity line usage
Drive the automation of Middle Office workflows
Identify and implement system improvements to reduce manual intervention and operational risk
Deliver executive-level management information (MI) and data analysis regarding currency exposure
and operational efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as the primary Middle Office liaison for the Trading Desk, Finance, and Product teams; Collaborate with Finance on revenue reporting and audit requirements; Work as one; Share successes and failures openly; Foster a transparent, supportive atmosphere; Collaborate with purpose
Communication Scope
Exceptional stakeholder management skills; Ability to influence senior leadership; Negotiate with external partners; Sync vs. async communication practices
Process & Methodology
Implement long-term scalable solutions, Implement automated reconciliation tools
Full Job Description
ABOUT VERTO At Verto, we're on a mission to democratise global finance and empower businesses in Emerging Markets to reach the world. Founded by British-Nigerian entrepreneurs Ola Oyetayo and Anthony Oduu, our roots in Africa provided a firsthand understanding of the significant challenges businesses face with cross-border payments, ranging from illiquid currencies and high fees to slow transactions. This deep-rooted insight is why Africa remains a core focus, as we're committed to bridging the gap between emerging and developed markets and fostering global economic growth. What started as an FX solution for the Nigerian Naira has evolved into a market-leading platform, enabling thousands of businesses to seamlessly transfer billions of dollars annually. We believe that where you do business shouldn’t determine your success or ability to scale. We're creating equal access to the easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets. We're not alone in realising this crucial need; we're backed by world-class investors including Y-Combinator, Quona, and MEVP. With Verto receiving the Milken-Motsepe Prize, appearing on CNBCs list of fastest growing UK companies, the Deloitte Fast 50 and Sifted’s fastest-growing UK tech companies, we are building a seamless cross-border payment future. Join us as we continue to grow and transform global finance. ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a strategic and highly experienced Middle Office Manager to lead and scale our Middle Office function. Reporting to the Director of Middle Office and Banking, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of Verto’s treasury and payment liquidity, FX trade risk frameworks, Trading Desk support. As a leader within the organisation, you will manage a team of Middle Office Analysts, driving operational excellence while ensuring our risk management and settlement processes are robust enough to support our rapid global expansion. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING - Strategic Treasu
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