Derivatives Operations Senior Analyst

Manulife; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is hiring a Derivatives Operations Senior Analyst in the Philippines. The role develops proficiency across the post-trade lifecycle for OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, with rotations based on business needs and capacity.

You will support end-to-end processing, settlements and collateral management, while driving controls and process improvements. Ideal candidates have an undergraduate degree in finance or related fields, 1–2 years in investment operations, and strong

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1–2 years in investment operations, derivatives operations, securities operations, or similar.
• Investigate operational exceptions and coordinate issues through resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and controls.
• Ability to prioritise multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office, derivative platforms, collateral systems and market data providers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end post-trade lifecycle for OTC, cleared and exchange-traded derivatives.
• Perform trade processing: validation, allocation, matching, confirmation, and exception resolution.
• Execute and monitor cash, trade and collateral settlements; resolve discrepancies.
• Perform reconciliations of position, transaction, and cash; investigate breaks.
• Manage collateral and margin activities, including margin calls and substitutions.
• Collaborate with Front Office, custodians, brokers, and Tech to resolve issues.
• Complete controls, reporting, documentation and audit support.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiency.
• Develop knowledge across Derivatives Operations for cross-functional coverage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Derivative platforms

Collateral systems

Risk management awareness

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Derivative trading platforms

Collateral management systems

Job description

The Derivatives Operations Senior Analyst is expected to develop proficiency across multiple areas of the derivative post-trade lifecycle. Responsibilities may rotate or evolve based on business requirements, operational volumes, team capacity and development needs. Cross-training and the ability to provide coverage across trade lifecycle and collateral management activities are key expectations of the role.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end post-trade lifecycle for OTC, cleared and exchange-traded derivatives.
• Perform trade processing activities including validation, allocation, matching, confirmation and exception resolution.
• Execute and monitor cash, trade and collateral settlements, resolving discrepancies and failed transactions.
• Perform position, transaction and cash reconciliations and investigate breaks through resolution.
• Manage collateral and margin activities, including margin calls, collateral movements, substitutions and reconciliations.
• Partner with Front Office, custodians, clearing brokers, counterparties, Technology and other Operations teams to resolve issues and ensure timely processing.
• Complete required operational controls, reporting, documentation and audit support.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, controls and operational effectiveness.
• Develop knowledge across multiple Derivatives Operations functions to provide cross-functional coverage and operational resilience.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
• Preferably 1 to 2 years of experience in investment operations, derivatives operations, securities operations or a related financial-services environment.
• Ability to investigate operational exceptions, identify root causes and coordinate issues through resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and operational controls.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and respond effectively to changing requirements and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, derivative trading/accounting platforms, collateral management systems and third-party market data providers is preferred.
• Team-oriented approach with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the post-trade lifecycle for derivative products, including trade capture, allocation, matching, confirmation, settlement, reconciliation and collateral management.
• Knowledge or exposure to derivative products such as futures, options, interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, foreign exchange and other OTC or cleared derivatives.
• Knowledge or exposure to collateral and margin processes, including bilateral and cleared margin requirements, collateral movements and reconciliations, is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISDA documentation and Credit Support Annexes (CSAs) is an advantage.
• Understanding of custodian, counterparty and clearing broker operations and associated settlement and reconciliation processes.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail] .

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