EquiLend

EquiLend is a provider of trading and post-trade services for the securities finance industry.

251-500 employees

Founded 2001

Financial Services

Private Company

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Financial Services Banking Venture Capital

Open Positions1

North America, EMEA, and Asia-PacificFull-TimeFinancial Technology, FinTechPosted

Global Head of People Operations

Lead the global People Operations strategy across payroll, benefits, HR systems, onboarding, compliance, mobility, and employee data management.
Review and streamline global payroll landscape, improving structure, controls, vendor management, and operational resilience.
Own the oversight and ongoing evaluation of global benefits programmes, ensuring they remain competitive, compliant, and cost effective.
Strengthen business continuity across key People Operations processes by implementing clear coverage models and reducing single points of failure.
Maximise the value of HR technology stack (HRIS, ATS, LMS, etc.), improving automation, workflow consistency, and data quality.
Create, update, and maintain a global employee handbook and local policies across jurisdictions, ensuring documentation is accurate and aligned to legal and business requirements.
Design and implement a high-quality global onboarding experience that improves efficiency and supports a consistent employee journey.
Establish clear global standards for headcount reporting, employee data integrity, performance process administration, and people metrics.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders on global mobility and immigration processes, including visa and work authorisation activity across multiple jurisdictions.
Act as the People Operations lead for employee data governance, ensuring compliant handling of employee data and alignment with relevant privacy requirements.
Partner with IT and other internal teams to maintain robust joiner, mover, and leaver controls, including secure and timely offboarding processes.
Lead, develop, and support the People Operations team, setting clear priorities and raising capability as the function evolves.
Act as a senior partner to leadership by using operational insight and people data to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.

About EquiLend

EquiLend is a leading provider of trading and post-trade services for the securities finance industry. Our platform, used globally by securities borrowers and lenders, automates formerly manual processes, driving efficiency and transparency in the financial markets. We specialize in SaaS solutions, empowering financial organizations with operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and actionable market insights. Our tech stack includes a diverse set of technologies. We leverage Amazon Web Services (AWS), including regions in Virginia and Oregon, to ensure scalability and reliability. We also utilize Java and Python extensively, especially in our testing and API development processes. We embrace Agile methodologies, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. The team utilizes tools such as Postman, Selenium, SQL, JMeter, and TestNG. We are committed to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices to streamline our development lifecycle. EquiLend operates with a global presence, with offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Toronto. Our culture values teamwork, continuous learning, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. We are backed by 10 global financial institutions, reflecting the trust and confidence industry leaders place in our services. We have a hybrid work model. We prioritize employee development and offer opportunities for professional growth through training and team-building activities. We were recently acquired by Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe. We were also impacted by a ransomware attack in 2024, that led to a data breach.

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