Securities Risk & Collateral Management

SECURITIES RISK AND COLLATERAL MANAGEMENT

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Securities Risk and Collateral Management to join their Metro Manila team. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping the future of collateral securities services, ensuring operational excellence across multiple locations, and driving strategic initiatives that enhance client experience and efficiency. You will be empowered to build robust governance models, centralise reconciliation processes, and act as a key escalation point for timely issue resolution. The organisation values your expertise in risk assessment, cross-asset class understanding, and your ability to foster supportive relationships with senior stakeholders. With flexible working opportunities, ongoing training, and a culture that champions inclusivity and collaboration, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in an environment where teamwork and knowledge-sharing are at the heart of success.

* You will have the chance to influence regional strategies by contributing to MANCOMs and leading cross-asset class deliverables on risk, people, change, and policies.
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements and continuous professional development through tailored training programmes designed to support your growth.
* Be part of a knowledgeable team that values inclusive leadership, co-operation, and inter-personal skills while delivering exceptional client experiences.

What you'll do:

As a Securities Risk and Collateral Management Specialist, you will be entrusted with overseeing the smooth functioning of collateral securities services teams spread across multiple locations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve building governance frameworks that ensure fair workload allocation while monitoring performance metrics closely. You will engage deeply with senior stakeholders from various domains—account management, security services, credit risk, market risk—to nurture strong inter-personal connections that facilitate effective communication. By designing operating models that prioritise efficiency and client satisfaction, you will help shape the future direction of the business. Your expertise in conducting risk assessments on operational breaks will enable you to develop actionable strategies for resolution. Acting as an escalation point ensures that any challenges are addressed quickly. Additionally, your involvement in regional committees (MANCOMs) allows you to contribute meaningfully to broad-based initiatives spanning risk management, people development, policy changes, and more. Success in this role hinges on your ability to collaborate across functions, drive centralisation efforts for reconciliations, and champion inclusive practices that benefit both clients and colleagues.

* Ensure seamless operations of Collateral Securities Services teams across various international locations by fostering a collaborative environment.
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of business concepts and architecture to support effective risk management and operational efficiency.
* Manage relationships with senior stakeholders including account managers, security services leaders, credit risk professionals, wholesale market risk experts, local risk leads, and change managers.
* Design and implement governance models that promote equitable workload distribution and rigorous monitoring of team performance.
* Create an end-state operating model aimed at maximising efficiency and enhancing client satisfaction through thoughtful process improvements.
* Conduct thorough risk and control assessments on operational breaks, devising strategic solutions to resolve issues promptly.
* Establish a strategic framework and roadmap for output enhancement while identifying opportunities to consolidate reconciliations across regions into a centralised process.
* Serve as the primary escalation point for resolving complex issues swiftly and effectively within the collateral management function.
* Support the Head of Collaterals by actively participating in Regional MANCOMs and spearheading region-wide initiatives focused on risk management, people development, policy refinement, and organisational change.
* Drive centre-wide cross asset class strategic deliverables by collaborating with diverse teams on projects related to risk mitigation, process optimisation, and regulatory compliance.

What you bring:

To excel as a Securities Risk and Collateral Management Specialist you will bring substantial experience from the financial services sector—particularly within markets or collateral management functions. Your proven track record managing offshore operations equips you with insights into process optimisation across distributed teams. You possess advanced knowledge of cross-asset classes including derivatives (interest rate/equity/credit), FX products, repos, SBLs as well as structured products. Your familiarity with ISDA documentation ensures compliance during complex transactions involving collateral assets like cash instruments or bonds. Awareness of regulatory frameworks such as IOSCO margin rules or EMIR enables you to navigate industry changes confidently. Leadership is central to your approach; you have successfully managed staff before while fostering inclusive environments where everyone’s voice is valued. Your ability to collaborate virtually means you can support multiple functions seamlessly regardless of location. Interpersonal skills underpin your effectiveness—you connect easily with colleagues from diverse backgrounds creating networks built on trust. Finally your commitment to ongoing learning ensures you stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

* Demonstrated proficiency in markets and collateral management business processes with a deep appreciation for industry best practices.
* Comprehensive cross-asset class knowledge encompassing Interest Rate Derivatives, Equity & Credit Derivatives, FX products, Repos, Security Borrow Loan (SBL), structured products among others.
* Familiarity with International Swap Derivatives Association (ISDA) Credit Support documents enabling effective documentation review and compliance.
* Sound understanding of collateral assets such as cash instruments, bonds, equities, letters of credit which supports accurate asset evaluation.
* Awareness of major industry initiatives within the collateral space including Margin Rules (IOSCO), Margin Booking & Allocation protocols, Clearing Counterparties (CCPs), Basel regulations, European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), Dodd Frank requirements.
* Extensive experience managing offshore operations with particular focus on collateral processing or similar financial operations environments.
* Exceptional leadership abilities demonstrated through previous roles managing staff within large-scale financial institutions or service providers.
* Proven capacity to work collaboratively within virtual teams supporting multiple functions and stakeholders across geographies.
* Strong interpersonal skills allowing you to build trust-based relationships with colleagues at all levels while promoting co-operative problem solving.
* Commitment to ongoing learning evidenced by participation in training programmes or professional development activities.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where collaboration is celebrated at every level. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate personal needs while supporting professional ambitions. The company invests heavily in training programmes designed to enhance both technical expertise and soft skills—ensuring every team member feels supported throughout their career journey. Leadership here is characterised by empathy; managers are approachable and dedicated to nurturing talent through regular feedback sessions and communal goal-setting exercises. The culture encourages knowledge sharing so you can learn from peers across departments while contributing your own insights freely. Diversity is embraced not just as a value but as a practical advantage—under-represented groups are welcomed warmly into teams where their perspectives enrich decision-making processes. Whether you’re looking for generous pension contributions or simply want to work somewhere your efforts are recognised daily this organisation offers an environment where growth is possible for everyone.

What's next:

If you are enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact in securities risk and collateral management while enjoying flexible working arrangements apply now!

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