Head of Derivative & Collateral Management

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Derivative Operations (IRD Focus)

• Manage day-to-day operations for Derivative products, trade confirmations, settlements, and lifecycle events (rate resets, coupons, unwind) process.
• Ensure accuracy of manual accounting entries (if any) in coordination with Finance team.
• Collaborate with relevant parties (Front Office, Risk, Finance, and Back Office) to resolve operational issues promptly.

Collateral Management

• Oversee margining (VM/IM), dispute resolution, and collateral tracking across counterparties and customers.
• Ensure compliance with CSA terms, eligibility criteria, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate reporting and reconciliations related to collateral movements.

Governance & Compliance

• Implement robust operational controls, maker-checker processes, and exception handling.
• Support regulatory reporting and audit readiness.
• Develop and update policies and procedures.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage the Derivatives & Collateral team, including workforce planning, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

Process Optimization & Projects

• Drive initiative, automation and system enhancement projects to improve STP and reduce manual processes.
• Collaborate with technology and relevant teams for system upgrades and UAT.
• Deliver operational efficiency and scalability through process improvement.

Management Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate operational reporting (daily/weekly/monthly) on trade volumes, exceptions, collateral movements, and disputes.
• Prepare MIS dashboards and provide report for senior management decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in Global Markets Operations, with strong exposure to derivatives and collateral management.
• Proven experience in team management and leadership roles.
• In-depth knowledge of derivative products (especially IRD), lifecycle events, and valuation basics.
• Strong accounting knowledge related to derivatives.
• Proficient in computer skills: MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Excellent English communication skills for interaction with global stakeholders.

Remark: The Bank requires the checking and collection of criminal records for candidates of this position in order to verify qualifications and/or disqualifications for the job position in accordance with the Bank’s policy.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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