job description
Join Ambition Group Singapore as a Futures & Derivatives Collateral Operations Analyst in the vibrant financial hub of Bali, Indonesia. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to work within the APAC Markets Operations team, where you will play a pivotal role in managing margin calls, payments, and reconciliation for futures and derivatives transactions.
In this dynamic position, you will ensure the smooth and compliant execution of collateral processes, mitigating risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Your expertise will contribute directly to the financial stability and regulatory adherence of high-value trading activities across the region.
Based in Canggu, Bali, you’ll enjoy a collaborative work environment while leveraging your analytical skills to support global financial markets. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in collateral management, derivatives, or middle-office operations seeking a challenging and rewarding contract opportunity.
Responsibility
- Process and validate daily margin calls for futures and derivatives portfolios, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Perform collateral reconciliation between internal systems and counterparty statements, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Monitor and manage cash and non-cash collateral movements, including substitutions and optimizations.
- Liaise with trading desks, risk teams, and external counterparties to resolve collateral-related queries.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, Dodd-Frank) and internal policies.
- Generate and distribute collateral reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk.
- Support audit and control functions by providing documentation and explanations for collateral activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are a plus.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in collateral management, derivatives operations, or middle-office functions within banking or financial services.
- Strong understanding of futures, OTC derivatives, and repo markets, including margin methodologies (e.g., SPAN, SIMM).
- Proficiency in collateral management systems (e.g., Acadia, CloudMargin, or proprietary platforms).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing collateral and derivatives (e.g., ISDA, CSA).
- Experience with Excel (advanced), SQL, or Python for data analysis is highly desirable.