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We are looking for a Head of Legal Operations to shape and scale Optiver’s global Legal & Regulatory function as the firm continues to expand across markets, products, and jurisdictions. Partnering closely with the General Counsel and the senior Legal leadership, you will define and deliver a 12–24 month roadmap focused on operating model design, technology enablement (including AI), and scalable processes. This role is key to building a robust, future-proof platform that supports growth while maintaining strong regulatory outcomes.

Job Responsibility:

  • Own and evolve the Legal & Regulatory operating model, governance structure, and management information (MI)
  • Build visibility across the Global Legal function on capacity, cost, risk, and priorities
  • Identify and deliver opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and collaboration
  • Redesign the operating model to support Optiver’s growth across markets and products
  • Drive improvements in workflows, automation, and data quality
  • Evaluate and implement enabling technologies, including AI-driven solutions
  • Support decision-making across people, technology, and third-party support
  • Implement consistent governance and controls across the Global Legal function
  • Strengthen MI to support executive and board-level decisions
  • Enable expansion into new products, markets, and jurisdictions with scalable regulatory infrastructure
  • Establish sustainable processes to support ongoing growth and regulatory change

Requirements:

  • Experience in operations, strategy, or transformation roles within Financial Services
  • Experience working within or closely with Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, or Risk functions
  • Strong understanding of regulated environments and financial markets
  • Proven ability to scale teams or control functions in high-growth organisations
  • Experience leveraging technology and data to drive operational improvements
  • Track record of delivering complex transformation initiatives
  • Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Comfortable influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders across functions
  • Pragmatic, commercial, and delivery-focused, with a solutions-oriented mindset
What we offer:
  • A performance-based bonus structure
  • 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays
  • Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses
  • Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership
  • Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events
  • International transfer opportunities for global career growth

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Job Posted:
March 23, 2026

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