Derivatives Manager recruitment

Purpose of role:

A management role in the Derivatives Support Team with accountability for the oversight and control of service delivery from our outsource partners to Investment Operations. As well as the measurement and analysis of service levels, the role will also have the accountability of optimising the quality of confirmation, monitoring, pricing and collateral management processes and controls.
Ensuring technology and processes are adapted to meet the needs of product diversification and market developments.

Principal Tasks and Accountabilities:

* Evolving the strategic relationship with all Investment Services providers whilst maintaining daily management and control of 'BAU' activities and staff.
* Support the Investment Operations area in process improvement and project delivery, particularly in relation to OTC and Exchange Traded Derivatives
* Development and control of the processes and operating models which involve and affect Investment Operations ensuring all relevant systems and persons are updated and involved
* Analysis and review of outsourcer SLAs and daily responsibilities, to accurately measure service and identify focus areas within the services.
* Manage and develop a small team.
* Maintaining well controlled documentation and MI. Provision of updates and reports to all relevant parties eg Team managers, outsource partners, Senior Manager, etc
* Provide consultancy and specialist advice to all areas where appropriate.
* Communicates information effectively in a structured, confident and engaging manner, tailoring content to meet the needs of the audience
* Delivers information effectively to a range of small and large groups in both internal and external forums

What Skills/Experience will you need?

* Extensive investment operations experience within both back and middle office environments including specific experience in derivatives (both Exchange traded and OTC)
* Understanding of the full investment process
* An up to date understanding of derivative trading and back office technology and operating models is essential.
* Investment Operations Certificate or Certificate in Investment or equivalent desirable
* System / project implementation skills and experience.
* Motivated
* Numerate
* Proven management / supervisory skills
* Analytically minded
* Excellent communications skills and supplier/customer management experience is essential
* The ability to challenge processes and question results
* Problem solving and issues management
* The ability to work accurately and within timescales is also a key requirement.