Derivatives Collateral Analyst

3 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada SLC Management Full time

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being **client obsessed**, **valuing each other**, **acting with speed** and **having an owner’s mindset**. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

Visit our website to learn more and for the most up to date AUM information.

SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

**What Is in It for You**:
The Derivative Collateral Analyst is part of a Derivatives back-office team that is responsible for all aspects of collateral management, global derivative trade operations, and counterparty risk analysis/reporting. The position will report to the Manager of Derivative Collateral.

Reporting to the Manager of Derivative Collateral, the Derivative Collateral Analyst is part of the Derivatives back-office team that is responsible for all aspects of collateral management, global derivative trade operations, and counterparty risk analysis/reporting. The Derivative Collateral Analyst has a good understanding of counterparty credit risk, is knowledgeable with financial instruments and various types of derivatives, and possesses strong analytical skills. Collateral management is a major function within the team and the Analyst would be primarily responsible for the collateral call negotiation and settlement process and independently be able to manage it on a day-to-day basis.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:

- Actively engage in the collateral management and negotiation process with counterparties
- Processing margin calls on Acadia
- Monitor and review Initial Margins for Uncleared Margin Regulations
- Interacting with custodians for trade settlement issues and reconciliation inquiries
- Engage in trade operations including system trade entry
- Work with Sun Life valuations team to independently value derivative instruments (swaps, forwards, credit derivatives, swaptions, etc) for MTM negotiation with counterparties
- Review, reconcile, and validate derivative valuations and collateral amounts with counterparties when disputes arise
- Complete collateral-related accounting entries and reconciliation to the general ledger
- Monitor counterparty credit ratings and update collateral agreements within system accordingly when rating changes occur
- Perform collateral sensitivity analysis to assess impact of market changes on derivative portfolio and resultant collateral requirements change
- Manage collateral coupons and oversee all receipts and payments with the counterparties
- Settle monthly interest with counterparties on cash collateral positions
- Prepare various routine collateral-related reporting deliverables for managerial, analytical, and financial reporting purposes as well as handle ad hoc info requests
- Support audit requests from both internal/external auditors when engaged

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED?**
- University Degree in Finance/Mathematics/Economics
- 3+ years of experience in derivatives collateral management, or derivatives operations with counterparty interfaces
- Enrollment in, or completion of, CFA/FRM program is an asset
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills; proven judgement around escalated communications
- Detail-oriented, multi-tasking and managing task prioritization within tight timelines
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills

**Why SLC Management?**
- Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
- Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more
- Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security
- A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive



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