Alternative Ops Derivatives & Collateral Management- Manager

Job Description

Who we are looking for

This position in Collateral management / Exchange Traded Derivatives / CCP is responsible for managing and overseeing the positions / margins are in line with exchange and collateral movements are settled on time to mitigate the financial risk. This role involves settling margin movements & collateral movements and ensuring compliance with documentation and regulatory requirements. Experience in interacting with client and counterparties while working on margin call, making sure cash & securities settled on time. This position also included identifying opportunities for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency. Understanding of Cost & Budgeting is important.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining will be servicing one of the largest Investment Management company in United States. We are providing end to end solution for our client from operations to technology solutions. Join us for delivering the innovative solutions through your skill sets in the financial service industry.

What you will be responsible for

As Officer you will

• Managing various derivative products / Process involves CDS, OIC, IRS etc.

• Understanding of derivatives trade lifecycle & associated functions

• Hands on experience on Variation Margin Recon and settling with brokers.

• Reconciling margin balance with brokers & settling the movements based on MTM.

• Handful experience in pricing and the understanding of the downstream / NAV impacts.

• Sound knowledge on Claims Processing.

• Ensure that all collateral margin calls are processed within agreed timeline, assist in resolving dispute calls.

• Knowledge in CSA terms & standard settlements instruction and approving in system.

• Exposure to trade & cash settlement through SWIFT messages for Cash & securities

• Communicate trade details and instructions to Custodians for settlement

• Reconciliation skill set is must. Added advantage if you have knowledge in PLM / TLM.

• Complete system testing for Change Control enhancements

• Track key project milestones to help ensure that each functional area within the team is built and ready ahead of a conversion

• Ability to communicate with clients, Coordinate with internal departments to meet client needs

• Assist with the timely investigation and resolution of data related queries, raised by both internal and external business areas.

• Maintain Open Actions / Issues logs which aid in tracking issues and providing a document to reference within checkpoint meetings with management.

• Support the ‘Risk Excellence’ culture within the business

• Support of preparation of Operating Models, Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators

• Provide appropriate management information as required to support business unit decision making

What we value

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills

• Embed risk excellence culture across the teams

• Encourage and drive a culture of change and ideation

• Commercial acumen - Understanding of cost/budgets

• Result-oriented with an ownership and accountability mindset

• Drive pay for performance and culture of performance differentiation

• Executive presence, managing with influence and effective communication across stakeholder groups both regionally and globally

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation & Post graduation

• 8 -12 years of relevant experience

• Financial markets certifications.

About State Street

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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