Our client, an international asset management firm, is looking to strengthen its middle office and is seeking a:
Middle Office – OTC Collateral – 18-month assignment
The role:
Operational collateral management:
- Daily flow management: calculate, issue and validate margin calls (initial margin and variation margin) for OTC and listed derivatives.
- Reconciliation & disputes: reconcile positions and portfolios (reconciliation portals, TriOptima/TriResolve); investigate and resolve valuation differences, coupon claims and cash breaks with counterparties.
- Contractual framework: apply and monitor collateral agreements (ISDA/CSA, GMRA); onboard new agreements and set up eligibility rules for posted assets.
Risk control & continuous improvement:
- Exposure monitoring: perform periodic counterparty risk exposure checks and feed activity KPIs and dashboards.
- Process optimisation: identify operational bottlenecks, propose automation (macros, internal tools) and contribute to flow redesign projects.
- Procedures: maintain and update operational documentation in line with internal and regulatory standards.
Cross-functional coordination & external relations:
- Key point of contact: liaise daily with portfolio management, trading, legal, compliance and IT teams.
- External ecosystem: manage interactions with custodians, fund administrators, clearing houses and market counterparties; elevate critical issues promptly.
Profile:
- Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in Middle Office or Market Operations, must be focused on collateral management, OTC derivatives, etc.
- Personal qualities: analytical rigour, responsiveness to cut-off deadlines, autonomy and excellent communication skills to deal with demanding counterparties.
- Languages: fluent English essential (daily written and spoken use in an international environment).
Technical skills:
- Strong command of margin mechanics (VM / IM) and the related regulatory framework (EMIR, UMR).
- Solid understanding of financial master agreements (ISDA/CSA, GMRA).
- Hands-on experience with standard market platforms (TriOptima, AcadiaSoft/MarginSphere, Bloomberg, Middle Office suites).
- Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions; VBA a plus).
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Middle Office - Collateral OTC employeur : Aptic Groupe
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