Middle Office

Il y a 2 jours

ÎledeFrance, Île-de-France Aptic Groupe Temps plein 60 000 € - 90 000 € Contrat

Our client, an international asset management firm, is looking to strengthen its middle office and is seeking a:

Middle Office – OTC Collateral – 18-month assignment

The role:

Operational collateral management:

  • Daily flow management: calculate, issue and validate margin calls (initial margin and variation margin) for OTC and listed derivatives.
  • Reconciliation & disputes: reconcile positions and portfolios (reconciliation portals, TriOptima/TriResolve); investigate and resolve valuation differences, coupon claims and cash breaks with counterparties.
  • Contractual framework: apply and monitor collateral agreements (ISDA/CSA, GMRA); onboard new agreements and set up eligibility rules for posted assets.

Risk control & continuous improvement:

  • Exposure monitoring: perform periodic counterparty risk exposure checks and feed activity KPIs and dashboards.
  • Process optimisation: identify operational bottlenecks, propose automation (macros, internal tools) and contribute to flow redesign projects.
  • Procedures: maintain and update operational documentation in line with internal and regulatory standards.

Cross-functional coordination & external relations:

  • Key point of contact: liaise daily with portfolio management, trading, legal, compliance and IT teams.
  • External ecosystem: manage interactions with custodians, fund administrators, clearing houses and market counterparties; elevate critical issues promptly.

Profile:

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in Middle Office or Market Operations, must be focused on collateral management, OTC derivatives, etc.
  • Personal qualities: analytical rigour, responsiveness to cut-off deadlines, autonomy and excellent communication skills to deal with demanding counterparties.
  • Languages: fluent English essential (daily written and spoken use in an international environment).

Technical skills:

  • Strong command of margin mechanics (VM / IM) and the related regulatory framework (EMIR, UMR).
  • Solid understanding of financial master agreements (ISDA/CSA, GMRA).
  • Hands-on experience with standard market platforms (TriOptima, AcadiaSoft/MarginSphere, Bloomberg, Middle Office suites).
  • Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions; VBA a plus).