Program Manager – Derivatives & Collateral

Location:

Open to candidates in Houston or Atlanta
Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager with deep expertise in derivatives and collateral operations to support a strategic transformation initiative within a leading financial services organization. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive execution, provide subject matter expertise, and coordinate multiple workstreams to ensure successful delivery and operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities

Lead governance meetings and coordinate execution activities across multiple program workstreams.
Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation processes to ensure successful delivery.
Support collateral onboarding activities, including agreement management, static data setup, and coordination with custodians and operational teams.
Provide subject matter expertise on derivatives operations, collateral workflows, and operating model design.
Drive implementation activities related to Acadiasoft, including template setup, configuration, testing, and data readiness.
Facilitate communication and alignment among business, operations, technology, and external stakeholders.
Support leadership coverage and provide guidance on critical decision-making and issue resolution.
Ensure operational readiness through planning, execution, and milestone tracking.
Coordinate dual-track program delivery while maintaining governance standards and delivery timelines.
Experience

10+ years of experience within financial services, capital markets, or asset management environments.
5+ years of experience in derivatives and collateral operations.
Strong background in transaction management, trade support, or middle-office operations.
Demonstrated success delivering large-scale implementation, transformation, or operational change programs.
Technical & Domain Expertise

Collateral lifecycle management.
OTC derivatives operations and workflows.
Lifecycle event management and trade support processes.
Strong working knowledge of:
Aladdin
CRIMMS
DECO
FCM Platforms
Qualifications

Experience working with custodians, including State Street (SST), and onboarding teams.
Background supporting asset management, investment management, or capital markets organizations.
Experience designing target operating models and driving organizational change initiatives.
Knowledge of regulatory and operational requirements impacting collateral and derivatives functions.

#J-18808-Ljbffr