Operation Manager, VP

Db

India

On-site

INR 6,500,000 - 10,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Leave policy

Parental leaves

Childcare assistance

Certifications sponsorship

Employee assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Health screening

Job summary

Deutsche Bank in Bangalore, India seeks a Vice President to lead its Commodities OTC Confirmations operations. You will manage end-to-end confirmation lifecycle for complex OTC trades, drive automation, ensure regulatory compliance (CFTC, FCA, EMIR) and guide a high-performing team across power, gas, crude, metals, and agricultural commodities.

The role requires deep ISDA knowledge, strong leadership, and ability to work cross-functionally with Front Office, Legal, and Risk teams, while

Qualifications

Progressive experience in derivatives operations, focusing on OTC commodities.
Strong understanding of ISDA Commodity Definitions and regulatory requirements.
Experience leading teams and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of confirmation specialists; set KPIs and drive performance.
Oversee drafting, matching, and execution of complex OTC commodity confirmations.
Ensure compliance with CFTC, FCA, EMIR; monitor aging and mitigate risk.
Collaborate with Front Office, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and external counterparties to resolve issues.
Maintain documentation and prepare for internal/external audits.
Communicate effectively with internal/external teams to meet timelines.

Skills

Derivatives ops

People management

ISDA 2005 Commodity Definitions

Regulatory compliance

Automation & AI tools

Excel & SQL

Python

English communication

Stakeholder management

Documentation & audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business

Tools

Document generation platforms

AI tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Title: Operation Manager, VP

Location: Bangalore, India

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President, Commodities OTC Confirmations, to lead our post-trade confirmation operations team. In this senior role, you will oversee the end-to-end confirmation lifecycle for complex over-the-counter (OTC) commodity derivatives.

You will act as the primary escalation point for bespoke trade agreements, drive process automation, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and lead a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will bring deep product knowledge across power, natural gas, crude, metals, and agricultural commodities, together with strong expertise in the ISDA framework.

What we will offer you

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

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of confirmation specialists. Define performance metrics (KPIs/KRIs), conduct appraisals, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness.
Oversee the daily drafting, matching, and execution of complex OTC commodity trade confirmations. Act as the final escalation point for highly structured or bespoke trades that deviate from standard templates.
Ensure full adherence to global regulatory dispatch and execution timelines, including CFTC, FCA and EMIR requirements. Monitor outstanding confirmation aging reports and mitigate operational, credit, and legal risks.
Partner closely with the Front Office, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and external counterparties to resolve complex legal disputes and economic discrepancies. Drive Straight-Through Processing (STP) initiatives and lead integration projects for automated document generation.
Maintain robust procedural documentation and act as the primary liaison for internal and external audits relating to commodity confirmation processes.
Maintain effective communication channels with internal and external teams to ensure deliverables are completed in line with standard procedures and agreed timelines.

Your skills and experience

10+ years of progressive experience in derivatives operations, with a core focus on OTC commodities, including power, natural gas, crude, metals, or agricultural commodities.
5+ years of direct people management experience in a fast-paced investment banking operations environment.
Subject matter expert-level understanding of the 2005 ISDA Commodity Definitions.
Deep familiarity with global trade reporting and confirmation timeliness regulations, including CFTC, EMIR, and FCA requirements.
Bachelors degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field. Experience with document generation platforms, together with strong advanced Excel, AI, SQL, VBA, or Python skills for data analysis.
Ability to make timely, risk-based decisions during high-pressure market events.
Proven track record of re-engineering legacy processes to reduce manual touchpoints and operational risk.
Fluent English verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
Flexibility to work in shifts based on business requirements.
Effective people, process, and client management capabilities.
Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

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