Middle Office Team Leader

About the role

The Middle Office Team Leader will head a dedicated team responsible for the accurate maintenance of client data, regulatory reporting and operational excellence across a global wealth‑management platform. This role combines leadership, deep regulatory knowledge and process optimisation to support ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the Middle Office team, ensuring productivity, engagement and continuous skill growth.
• Plan and allocate work to meet service level agreements and key performance indicators.
• Oversee share registers, statutory records and company particulars for all client entities, ensuring timely updates across jurisdictions.
• Supervise data creation, including loan cards, asset cards and onboarding/off‑boarding workflows.
• Ensure accurate and timely regulatory reporting (ROE, Beneficial Ownership, LEI management) and act as escalation point for complex compliance matters.
• Identify and implement process improvements, lead cross‑functional projects and maintain up‑to‑date SOPs.
• Serve as primary liaison between Middle Office and internal stakeholders, providing updates and supporting audits.

Required profile

• Strong leadership and people‑management capabilities.
• Advanced understanding of regulatory frameworks such as FATCA, CRS and Beneficial Ownership.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multi‑jurisdictional work.
• Professional discretion and a commitment to confidentiality.

Required skills

• FATCA
• CRS
• Beneficial Ownership
• Microsoft Office Suite