Commodity Clearing and Settlements Manager – Risk
Gerald Group · Stamford, CT · 5 mo ago
On-siteSalesFull-time
Risk
The Commodity Clearing and Settlements Manager leads the team responsible for reporting, monitoring, reconciliation, and margin management for the company’s futures, forwards, swaps, and options. This hands-on role operates in a fast-paced environment and is accountable for maintaining accurate trade data, ensuring alignment between trading desk and back-office systems, and supporting the efficient use of company capital.
Responsibilities
- Ensure daily alignment between trading system and brokers; resolve trade breaks promptly
- Agree trade settlements and provide back-office support for accurate record keeping
- Analyze collateral and margins posted to brokers to devise and action efficient transfers and reallocations
- Agree daily margin calls, ensuring no overcollateralization occurs
- End of day margin call forecasting based on daily MTM and trading activity
- Cook up daily margin call forecasts based on daily MTM and trading activity
- Cook up daily margin call forecasts based on daily MTM and trading activity
- Cook up daily margin call forecasts based on daily MTM and trading activity
- Coordinate with Treasury and finance departments to allocate hedges into TPA accounts with banks
- Manage relationships with clearing brokers
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or equivalent preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
- Experience with commodity trading and derivative products
- Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills required
- Proven leadership ability, dedication, and commitment a must
- Ability to work in office Monday through Friday
Qualifications
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Saving Account
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Short- and long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time