Securities & Derivatives Manager

The Securities & Derivatives Manager position is an intermediate management role where you will be responsible for leading a team to process orders and transactions from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. Your main objective will be to ensure the smooth delivery of securities and derivatives transactions. Your responsibilities will include executing securities transaction processing related to Investments Operations, focusing on Securities Clearance Settlement and Derivative Operations. You will need to develop procedures and techniques to enhance team productivity and ensure that performance goals are met. As an analytical and procedural expert, you will be the first point of escalation for staff members, management, and internal/external clients. You will also be responsible for identifying control gaps, escalating issues to senior management, and implementing solutions to mitigate risks during the settlement cycle. In addition, you will analyze data to identify control deficiencies, advise new/junior staff, and assess risks when making business decisions. It will be crucial to uphold compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, as well as maintain ethical standards and supervise the activity of others effectively. To qualify for this role, you should have 10-12 years of relevant experience in securities transactions processing, with a deep understanding of Investment Operation roles such as trade order booking, security setup, corporate action & income processing, and asset valuation. Previous experience in people management and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Ideally, you should possess a Master's degree or equivalent experience. Please note that this job description provides an overview of the main responsibilities. Other job-related duties may be assigned as necessary.,