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• We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +500’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms
• Our +1000 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. , By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment
• We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success

Job Description

• We are looking for a dynamic and experienced to join our where you will oversee the new as first line of defense. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for managing both the day-to-day operations and the people within your team, working closely with the Senior management
• Leading and supporting a team:
• Fostering a positive work atmosphere where employees feel motivated, valued, and connected to the team and the organization
• Promoting collaboration, trust, and cohesion among team members
• Addressing any potential conflicts among team members to your senior management and/or HR Partner
• Supporting employee growth through training, mentorship, coaching, and advancement opportunities
• Leading the recruitment process with your Talent Acquisition Partner
• Ensuring new hires are properly introduced to the team, the organization, its culture, policies, and their specific roles
• Setting performance expectations, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and addressing any performance issues
• with the help of your Senior Management and HR Partner
• Conducting under performance process
• Lead and take part in the team's operational tasks :
• Collateral Management
• Onboarding and maintenance of counterparty data in the collateral management platform
• Daily management and monitoring of collateral requirements, including margin calls, position and exposure reconciliations, and dispute resolution
• Management of interest on posted collateral
• Reporting on collateral positions and related risk metrics to Risk, Treasury, and Finance teams
• First point of contact for requests related to secured and unsecured credit including Lombard loans (to come), credit lines, and bridge loans - Incl. evaluation and validation of initial request based on predefined policy and financial and risk criteria
• Management of the related tasks of leasing activity
• Supervision of interest accruals, payment schedules, and maintenance of client-specific interest rate tables
• Coordination with Risk, Finance, and Treasury departments for reporting purposes
• Initiate and guide internal projects in order to improve internal tools and optimize processes
• Set up and follow-up of KPI's (workload, team performance and projections)
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and counterparts
• Assist Senior leadership in the strategic planning of the Middle Office activities
• Financial and risk-based analysis for credit applications and decision-making
• Ongoing monitoring of pledged assets (for specifics asset classes)
• Tracking interest accruals and ensuring timely client payments
• Maintaining and updating interest rate tables applicable to different credit products
• Setting initial margin requirements and monitoring daily margin calls based on exposure
• Onboarding counterparties in internal systems (incl. OSTTRA) and reconciling positions relevant to collateral
• Maintaining operational accounts (e.g., in Settlement Tool and internal systems)
• Calculating interest on posted collateral and ensuring accurate payments

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Loan/Credit Services, Margin, or Collateral Management
• Previous experience in a leadership role is required
• Ability to work effectively in both English and French environments
• Strong managerial skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve objectives effectively
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple tasks in a deadline-driven and constantly evolving environment
• Excellent communication skills, results-oriented, team player
• Experience with Osttra or any collateral management tool, T24 (Temenos or similar solution), and GTMatch/GTExchange is a strong advantage