Derivatives Manager, Officer

Who we are looking for

A Derivatives Manager is responsible for supervising services provided by the team members, ensuring operational projects administration and execution, as well as identification of potential risk areas. The strong staff leadership, management and client servicing skills are required.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Delivery, which gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, our tools help clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Your new role

As a Derivatives Manager you will:

• Manage resources & take responsibility for the recruitment;

• Supervise subordinates and interact with supervisors, other functional areas, management and internal/external clients to complete objectives;

• Hold self and/or others accountable for achieving agreed-upon commitments, deadlines, or milestones;

• Make decisions by applying department and company policies;

• Develop and direct work schedules and monitor workflow to achieve established goals and objectives for Derivatives CoE;

• Clearly communicate complex operational or technical subjects to internal or external clients, both in formal and informal settings;

• Thorough supervision of activities, impact budgets, costs, and schedules;

• Be responsible for recommending changes in guidelines, procedure, and policies: faulty decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays and result in additional expenditure of time, human resources, and funds;

• Be exposed to daily operational duties and any other non-business aspects that may influence department, e.g. personnel actions including employment, termination, performance reviews and performance improvement plans conduction;

• Lead and motivate staff, particularly direct reports;

• Set and maintain standards of personal and professional performance/behavior; ensuring staff accountability and adherence to company policies and procedures;

• Provide coaching, guidance and support to reports on technical, professional and client issues;

• Monitor and appraise the performance of reports - providing regular formal and informal feedback ensuring the performance management system is updated within corporate deadlines.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Numeracy / Literacy skills;

• Excellent Communication, Organizational and Report Writing skills;

• Drive execution of all client and business related tasks;

• Provide outstanding service to all client/s - internally & externally;

• Proficient in the use of MS Office tools including Word and Excel;

• Proven experience of team management in a financial services environment.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Must have requirements:

• 4+ years working in the provision of fund administration services or have worked in another aspect of the Financial Services Industry for a number of years;

• Primary Degree or a Professional or Accounting qualification or equivalent;

• Proven experience in Contract for Difference (CFD) and Total Return Swaps (TRS) accounting and reconciliation process is required;

• Core systems fluency: Derivatives Hub, Transaction Lifecycle Management Premium, Multi-Currency Horizon;

• Knowledge of General Ledger post model vs Trade Post model;

• LEAN practitioner certification or similar proven experience of applying LEAN methodology.

*This role requires working from the BIG office in Krakow minimum 3 days per week.

We offer

• Employee savings plan

• Premium life insurance package

• VIP medical package

• International operating environment

• Language classes

• Soft skills trainings

• Technical workshops

• Development sessions with a mentor

• Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex act