Head of Derivative Settlements

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation•New York, NY

47d•$186,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Derivative Settlements will be a senior member of the Derivative Operations team, supervising a team of 15 in a hybrid work model. The Head of Derivative Settlements will be responsible for overseeing and supervising daily settlements processes for the Capital Markets Derivative and FX trading business, as well as providing support for the Derivative business conducted by group companies in New York, London, and Hong Kong. This role will closely partner with Front Office, Back Office, and Technology to deliver on the business objectives. The Derivative Operations Group supports the post trade lifecycle operation for Capital Markets and is comprised of 5 key functions: Sales Middle Office, Confirmations, Settlements, Margin and Client Service Operations. Settlements actively supports pre and post-settlement processes and daily financial risks. In addition to daily settlements support, the function is focused on remaining current with industry standards and regulations. The team continues to evolve in its risk-mitigation framework and technology agenda. This position will primarily be located in our White Plains, NY, office, however the role will also require a presence in our Manhattan office.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in Financial Services with strong understanding
5+ years of management experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Knowledge of SWIFT, CLS, settlement instructions and settlement best practices
Working knowledge of Excel
Technology literate
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work in a matrix environment
Strong supervisory/managerial experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate concepts and ideas to diverse audiences
Strong organizational skills
Effective time management and ability to manage priorities and resources
Strong people management and leadership and in an amorphous environment with the ability to self-start.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines/timelines
Derivative lifecycle subject matter expert
Ability to identify and assess a problem situation, determine the root cause and propose recommendations and/or solutions to resolve the issue
Ability to be assertive with strong influencing skills
Demonstrate ability to implement change in a risk-controlled manner
Ability to utilize independent judgement and decision making to handle departmental issues within assigned authority
Forward thinker who seeks to improve business processes that deliver optimized outcomes
Track record of delivering process efficiency gains

Nice To Haves

FINRA Series 99 License a plus
Project management experience and/or related qualification is useful

Responsibilities

Supervise and ensure timely and accurate execution of day-to-day Settlements operational activities
People management promoting a culture of credibility and accountability
Maintain robust policies and procedures
Understand and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
Identification and escalation of open risk
Work with relevant stakeholders (including but not limited to Front Office, Technology, Compliance, Risk) to deliver against targeted business strategies and initiatives
Functional assessment identifying and executing opportunities for change to optimize outcomes
Lead department through internal and external reviews
Perform ad-hoc requests and other duties as assigned
Build out functional KRI's