Derivatives and margining operations manager Job at Citi (Singapore)

Vice President – Team Manager, Margin & Collateral Operations & Controls – Markets Operations

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Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience required
advanced degree preferred
Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in financial services, with significant leadership and oversight experience in margin and collateral operations, risk management, or broader operations control functions
Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end margin call processing, collateral management, reconciliations, and regulatory requirements impacting margin operations
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams in a complex global environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders across all levels
Strategic thinker with a proactive, risk-aware mindset and a strong commitment to operational excellence
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)

Job Responsibility

Lead, manage, and develop a team of operational professionals, fostering a high-performance, quality, and control-focused culture
Oversee the execution of daily margin call processing, collateral management, and other core M&C operational activities
Ensure the effective performance and oversight of critical collateral control processes, maintaining adherence to policy, accuracy, and timeliness
Drive the implementation of new, preventative control methodologies and robust exception management within both operational and control functions
Partner closely with Books & Records teams, Front Office, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless workflow, data integrity, and issue resolution
Act as a key escalation point for operational and control-related issues, collaborating with global teams for timely and effective resolution
Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at continuous process improvement, risk mitigation, and operational excellence within Margin & Collateral Operations
Ensure compliance with all internal policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements
Develop and implement business initiatives, client solutions, or projects affiliated with securities and derivatives settlement
Solve complex inquiries, conduct discovery and complete due diligence activities for client requests

Fulltime

Assistant Vice President – Margin & Collateral Operations – Markets Operations

Citi is a world-leading global bank with approximately 200 million customer acco...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in financial services, with significant exposure to margin and collateral operations, risk management, or operations control functions
Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in a specific area of margin and collateral operations or controls
Proven ability to supervise and guide operational teams, fostering strong performance and development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a structured approach
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex information clearly to diverse audiences
Proactive, innovative, and collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to process efficiency and risk mitigation
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates sound judgment and a strong risk management mindset
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)

Job Responsibility

Operate as a key day-to-day Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance and expertise on complex margin and collateral operational processes
Supervise and oversee daily activities of analysts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established procedures and controls
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and collaborating on solutions to enhance operational effectiveness
Identify, investigate, and resolve complex discrepancies or exceptions in margin calculations, collateral data, and control functions
Support the implementation and operation of preventative controls, contributing to a robust risk management culture
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless workflow and effective issue resolution
Contribute to the training and development of junior team members, fostering a culture of expertise and continuous learning
Develop a comprehensive understanding of products, processes, and industry practices within margin and collateral
Champion diversity and inclusion, supporting a work environment that allows our People to thrive and excel
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, cultivating a robust service and control environment

Fulltime

Assistant Vice President – Margin & Collateral Operations – Markets Operations

The Margin & Collateral Operations team is an integral part of Markets Operation...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
Typically minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in financial services, with significant exposure to margin and collateral operations, risk management, or operations control functions
Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in a specific area of margin and collateral operations or controls
Proven ability to supervise and guide operational teams, fostering strong performance and development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a structured approach
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex information clearly to diverse audiences
Proactive, innovative, and collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to process efficiency and risk mitigation
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates sound judgment and a strong risk management mindset
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)

Job Responsibility

Operate as a key day-to-day Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance and expertise on complex margin and collateral operational processes
Supervise and oversee daily activities of analysts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established procedures and controls
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and collaborating on solutions to enhance operational effectiveness
Identify, investigate, and resolve complex discrepancies or exceptions in margin calculations, collateral data, and control functions
Support the implementation and operation of preventative controls, contributing to a robust risk management culture
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless workflow and effective issue resolution
Contribute to the training and development of junior team members, fostering a culture of expertise and continuous learning
Develop a comprehensive understanding of products, processes, and industry practices within margin and collateral
Champion diversity and inclusion, supporting a work environment that allows our People to thrive and excel
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, cultivating a robust service and control environment

Fulltime

Derivatives and Margining Operations Officer

Citi Markets Operations is at a pivotal point in its evolution. We are transform...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
0-4yr+ years of experience in Tier 1 global financial institutions including extensive experience in handling large projects delivering operational activities, especially in FX, FX Option, OTC Derivatives and Margining processes
Experience in delivering strategic change programs spanning multiple years in a fast paced, large global financial services firm, ideally in an operations organisation
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive
a team player
Strong, influential communicator who is articulate and concise
Strong risk management and control mindset
Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations
Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
Ability to establish and build trust with professionals throughout the business

Job Responsibility

Proactive engagement with Singapore country and APAC Regional Markets Operations stakeholders
Play a key role in managing the end to end process of the Derivatives and Margining Operations functions, such as trade verification, confirmation generation, settlement, reconciliation, margin call/posting etc
Contribute in the implementation of sustainable processes, automation/migration initiatives, and standard adherence to policies
Working very closely with Operations Control on developing and adhering to an effective control framework
Involvement in shaping/building standardized and sustainable operational workflow and service standards for new product/production variations launches
Ensuring robust infrastructure and tools are in place to effectively manage risk and service our clients
Involvement in preparing & publishing strong MIS information for regular Management Updates
High level of focus on digitization, automation and elimination of manual touch points
Promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Engaging with and leading our People

Fulltime

Associate – Collateral and Client reporting management Middle Office

Within, Operations, Premises & Country COOs (OPC) based in Hong Kong, Capital Ma...

Location

Hong Kong , Hong Kong

Salary:

Not provided

Crédit Agricole

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in Collateral Management, MTM reporting activities
University Degree holder from discipline in Finance, Mathematics or Engineering
Comfortable with multi-tasking and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong attention to details and a self-starter who is highly motivated
Good judgement, alertness and common sense
Versatile with PC tools and applications, e.g. MS Office, VBA
Good knowledge of financial products and understanding of the operational risks involved in OTC Derivatives, Repo’s, Equity Finance Bilateral and Tri-party, MTM, Collateral management process
Good analytical, organizational and interpersonal skill
Fluency in English. Proficient in French or other Asian languages a definite advantage

Job Responsibility

Manage the Margin calls for OTC Derivatives, REPO, Equity Finance Bilateral and Tri-party
Notification, confirmation and settlement
Reconciliation and disputes
Follow-up on unusual counterparties behaviour and margin call discrepancies
Contracts setup and liaison with the various teams involved setup in the systems
Co-ordinate with Front Office, Risk and other concerned departments to setup client desk and issue Mark-to-Market statements to clients
Perform daily controls
Assist the Line manager in supervising the day-to-day activities
Follow-up on query from clients
Assist in system enhancement, UAT testing, New product onboarding for Collateral mgt process

Fulltime

Futures, derivatives clearing, prime and otc bilateral margining operations analyst

Futures, Derivatives Clearing, Prime and OTC Bilateral Margining Senior Analyst ...

Location

Hong Kong , Kowloon

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/BA degree and equivalent work experience
5+ years of working experience in Tier 1 global financial institution preferably in a Collateral Management / Margin processing role
Good understanding and experience in the Collateral Management / Margin processes and products including but not limited to Equities, Futures, Listed/Centrally cleared derivatives, OTC derivatives, FX and Commodities and their associated legal documentation
Possess good knowledge of using third party Collateral Management / Portfolio reconciliation / Settlement Processing tools - Acadia, TriResolve, Alert, etc. to facilitate margining process
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive
a leader who can positively and productively add product impact to both strategic and tactical technology
Strong, influential communicator who is articulate and concise
Strong risk management and control mindset
Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations
draws on diverse range of internal and external sources

Job Responsibility

Overseeing and leading daily core operations maintaining a culture and environment where processes, risks and controls are continually monitored, and potential risks escalated on a timely basis as well as acting as a senior point of escalation
Developing an effective control framework that fully meets Audit, Compliance and Regulatory requirements
delivery of periodic presentations to external regulators as required
Ensuring the infrastructure and tools are in place to effectively manage risk and service our clients to a high standard
Ownership of all assigned counterparties
Focus on High quality and accuracy of data input and verification
Agreeing exposures with Counterparties utilizing cash, securities and re-pricing
Coordinating, monitoring, booking and approving a high volume of collateral movements using Citi’s internal systems
Investigation and resolution of collateral breaks, disputes and queries
Timely completion of reconciliations and reporting processes

Fulltime

Operations Manager

This is a role that'll offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge ...

Location

United Kingdom , Belfast

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience within the financial industry
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive
a leader who can positively and productively add product impact to both strategic and tactical technology
Strong, influential communicator who is articulate and concise, demonstrated success interacting with senior management both in the business, corporate functions as well as the Operations, Business and Technology environments
Strong risk management and control mindset
Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of information in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations
draws on diverse range of internal and external sources
Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
Ability to establish and build trust with professionals throughout the business as a leader, advisor, and business partner to the organization with a clear client orientation.
Strong awareness of both external and internal best practice perspectives, maintaining a balanced and fresh viewpoint.

Job Responsibility

Manage an effective and robust end to end control framework that fully meets Audit, Compliance and Regulatory requirements
Ensure the infrastructure and tools are in place to effectively manage risk and service our clients to a high standard
Be involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources, and exercises control over policy formulation and planning
Manage complex and highly variable issues associated with collateral and Margin with significant potential impact across multiple operations areas, weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting needs
Build effective relationships with clients
facilitates, influences, and enables change
Present data and analyse/validate to develop valued added solutions to increase productivity and efficiencies, mostly but not limited to, collateral and margin
Apply comprehensive understanding of concepts and procedures within collateral and margin and basic knowledge of other areas (middle office, settlements, control, etc.), to resolve issues that have impact beyond own area
Be accountable for integrity of process, operations, and end results. Implements a successful risk/control environment related to collateral and/or margin processes
Utilizes exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and influences and negotiates, often at senior levels (across functions)

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
increasing with tenure
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

Fulltime

Manager - Broking Operations (Derivatives)

This is a senior level role in derivatives operations team, with a supervisory r...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4-7 years of relevant experience
Fundamental understanding of Capital markets and derivative products
Proven ability to perform various concurrent activities/projects in a high-risk environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated knowledge of MS Excel
Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Job Responsibility

Clearing, Settlement and Risk Management activities of client’s exchange traded derivatives transactions
Margin monitoring, Position limit monitoring and Trade confirmations, Cash and non-cash collateral management
Review and supervise operational activities for reconciliations and client reporting managed by maker
Support the traders / execution desk with their queries, reviewing contracting activities, calculating commissions, preparing various MISs and addressing ad-hoc queries
Reporting and reconciling trades and positions in Global systems like Clear Vision and GMI
Treasury management and funding arrangements
Senior management MIS reporting, P&L reporting
Sanctions screening and Name screening
Be familiar with various internal and Exchange applications to complete daily activities
Adhere to various internal and exchange timelines while performing the activities

Fulltime

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