Derivative Operations - 6-Month Estimated Contract

Our client is a leading asset management firm looking to hire a Derivatives Operations Specialist within its Transaction Operations team in Singapore.

The position is expected to be a six-month contract, although the duration may be extended or shortened depending on business requirements. A completion bonus will be payable upon successful completion of the contract.

Responsibilities for the Derivatives Operations Specialist:

• Oversee the end-to-end trade lifecycle for exchange-traded, cleared OTC and bilateral OTC derivatives.
• Monitor collateral management activities performed by external service providers and support collateral substitution requirements.
• Provide operational subject-matter expertise for new derivatives products, markets and business initiatives.
• Design and review operating models supporting new instruments and broader operational change.
• Lead user acceptance testing, implementation and post-implementation monitoring for new initiatives.
• Support the onboarding of middle-office service providers, including scope definition, testing and service monitoring.
• Manage tactical operational requirements while supporting longer-term strategic rollout plans.
• Review new and amended derivatives documentation, including ISDA Schedules, CSA, GMRA and CTA agreements.
• Drive process improvements and automation across derivatives operations.
• Respond to enquiries from portfolio managers, dealers, legal, risk, compliance, custodians, brokers and other internal or external stakeholders.

Requirements for the Derivatives Operations Specialist:

• Degree in Business, Banking and Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in derivatives operations, collateral management or a closely related function.
• Strong knowledge of exchange-traded and OTC derivatives, including futures, forwards, swaps, options, warrants and cleared products.
• Practical experience managing or overseeing collateral processes.
• Experience reviewing derivatives documentation such as ISDA Schedules, CSA, GMRA and CTA agreements.
• Track record of supporting operational change, operating-model design, UAT or service-provider implementations.
• Experience using Aladdin and DTCC platforms would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of robotic process automation or other operations automation tools would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number 16S8194)