Margin Ops, VP

Job Title- Margin Ops, VP

Location- Bangalore, India

Role Description

• Directly responsible for managing the function
• Efficiently manages initiatives and prioritizes work load to ensure goals are met
• Develop and implements new processes/procedures to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk
• Collaborate across teams / functions / regions

Key Expectations

• Strong organisational skills; ability to identify and prioritise multiple tasks based on criticality, impact and franchise importance.
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
• Independent problem solver who demonstrates accountability as well as execution capability.
• Background in Collateral, Margin, Rates, Credit, FX, Securities, Treasury or Liquidity Management.   
• Ability to independently coordinate and manage work requirements across multiple business areas and functions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Ability to connect with people as well as desire to learn process flows. 
• Dedication to servicing a demanding internal and external client base.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Ability to ask probing questions to gather information and resolve issues and where appropriate, able to argue own position and reach a consensus in the light of differing views
• Be a central point of contact for external clients in a professional manner and to build strong working relationships with various front and back offices departments globally
• Coordinate with areas such as Trading, Sales, Product control and Middle Office to resolve escalated customer inquiries and disputes
• Close interaction with regional and global teams to ensure consistency in procedures and policy and to stay aware of organizational objectives
• Ensuring processes and procedures are complied with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Manage risks relating to specific processes and identify any deviations from established policies and guidelines
• Participate in the review and update of processes and policy of the valuations team
• Partner with the project team to develop requirements for system enhancements and assist with user acceptance testing. 
• Refining, automating data capture and cleaning processes in support of the global valuation business
• Manage operational risk by checking strength of existing controls and recommend/implement new or improved controls
• Ensure KRI’s and KPIs are closely monitored.
• Participate in change the bank (CTB) initiatives of the team as well as domain-wide.
• Ability to mentor and coach the new joiners.

People Management

• Supports the development of an environment where people management and development is the number one priority. Coaches direct reports and others in the organisation, as appropriate
• Actively supports the business strategy, plans and values, contributing to the achievement of a high performance culture
• Takes ownership for own career management, seeking opportunities for continuous development of personal capability and improved performance contribution
• Acts as a role model for new employees, providing help and support to facilitate early integration and assimilation of their new environment
• Supports tough people decisions to ensure people performance is aligned with organisation imperatives and needs. Addresses individual performance issues, where necessary, to drive for high performance

Your skills and experience

• 9-10 years of experience in the financial services industry with strengths including the ability to manage multiple teams servicing across regions
• Proven track record in client service – with clear evidence of Problem solving
• Ability to present complex issues/ideas to all levels of management in a highly professional and understandable manner
• Experience with mentoring new staff to maintain continuity in key functions within the group’s mandate as well as building and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders
• Build & maintain strong relationships with Sales and on-shore partners
• Essential: Detailed knowledge of the front to back process in an investment banking environment. Proven ability to manage multiple product systems. Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Desirable: Detailed knowledge about the market practice of Collateral Management & Valuations. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Proven Change Agent: Able to demonstrate delivery of a change initiative and challenges operating model – identify process improvements and work with both business and support partners to enhance effectiveness of control environment and improve accuracy of reporting

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.