Operations Derivatives Cover Letter

Please consider me for the operations derivatives opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for a high level of control in the allocations and clearing functions for Listed Derivative and OTC Cleared products, cleared within APAC region.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with Serket/RDMS
• Experience with F&O product in any capacity is preferable
• Managerial/supervisory experience is preferable
• Strong verbal and written bilingual (Japanese and English) communication, including negotiation skills
• Change management mindset and track record to deliver positive change in the end-to-end
• Project management and leadership experience will be an advantage
• Influence and work collaboratively with stakeholders in a sophisticated and demanding business environment
• Strong MS Office skill set and excellent working knowledge of Bloomberg

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the operations derivatives position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to the EE for the ongoing manufacture of existing products and the transfer of new products (as applicable).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Monitoring payments and knowledge of change in other banks' statuses and customer requirements for accurate payment
• Knowledge of system used in supporting products to ensure correct OBS booking
• Good understanding of the end to end transaction management processes, predominantly in Structured products
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Access or VBA is added advantage
• Team player, committed, self confidence and an eye for details
• Willing to work on splits Ops locations
• The effective funding of F&O bank accounts
• Collateral management of client collateral holdings

I am excited to be applying for the position of operations derivatives. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for support for escalation of issues related to derivative products covering all facets of the product.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated team management experience, with strong focus on controls
• Passionate about charitable work and making a difference in the community on behalf of the firm
• Enthusiastic, positive ‘can-do’ approach, willing to consider new ways of doing things whilst working within corporate guidelines
• Knowledge of a wide variety of communications tools and a willingness to identify, explore and implement enhancements where appropriate
• Knowledge of accounting for OTC Derivatives with additional valuations knowledge highly regarded
• Role will be focused on mastering all aspects of FX confirmation and settlement functions, Change Management and key control processes
• Lead the processing of FX transactions including Confirmation with clients through JPM systems, phone, email etc and ensuring payments are released within cut offs
• The incumbent should have strong relationship skills to manage relationship with Middle Offices and Front Offices

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the operations derivatives position.

Previously, I was responsible for input to the Manager of TA Ops related to plan and budget, although ultimate ownership would be with the Director of Central Talent Acquisition.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Some OTC Derivative knowledge across all asset classes, including sensitivity analysis (pv01, delta, gamma, vega, theta, rho, ) and how these are generated and used to analyze OTC valuations
• Experience driving performance requirements and holding OTC Derivatives vendors accountable for agreed servicess
• A proactive, pragmatic approach to problem solving, with a good mathematical background and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Partner with Sales, Client Service, Finance, and Product/Pricing teams to establish strengthened relationships
• Partner with Billing Change teams to create an evolving culture geared towards process improvement, innovation, and effective policy updates focused on standardization and simplification of billing processes
• Manage new business implementations and complex new client onboards focused on a minimalized risk approach and process simplification
• Direct management and oversight of automation through demanualization and robotics
• Evaluate existing controls within the team while managing and improving internal workflow through timely escalation, documentation of error events and action plan resolution

In response to your job posting for operations derivatives, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership in the Technology Transfer and validation of new products that will be produced in the P1 facility.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Previous Operations management experience with a strong background in Derivatives/Futures & Options
• Strong familiarity with OTC Derivative products across all Asset Classes
• Working closely with global team, Operations teams are based in London, Delaware, Singapore, Chicago and Mumbai
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skill
• Timely resolution of incoming queries regarding a client’s portfolio, escalation of issues, reconciliation and dispute resolution with regards to disputes or credit sensitive customers
• Agreement of coupons due on securities held as collateral & processing of month end tasks including the agreement of interest on any cash collateral held/delivered
• Working knowledge of OTC Derivatives Collateral Management and supporting Legal documentation
• Strong writing skills, with control focus and attention to detail