Operations Manager Global Derivatives

The purpose of this position is to be the Operations Manager Global Derivatives (ERA) and lead a team of finance professional who operates various processes in Derivates (ETD and OTC segments) for all regions. The teams include Global Exchange Traded Derivatives who operates various process that cover Live trade reconciliation, T+1 reconciliation, Trade book to financial reconciliations for dry segments, VM/ IM settlements. The processes also cover reconciliations for all entities handling business segments such as Crude, Products, Gas, Power and Emissions, collateral margining, execution and exchange brokerage/ fees payments, VM-MTM netting, month end reconciliation for clearing brokers and accompanied financial disclosures, and inter-group balancing.

This role will lead a team that is accountable to deliver accurate and timely Trade book to financial reconciliation for paper derivatives (Global), insightful analysis and management information for month end and quarter close financial transactions for derivatives to the controller's organization and Finance in Business and ensure operational effectiveness of underlying controls (RDS KS/ KNS). The incumbent is also expected to play an active role in major transformational projects along with driving digital initiatives brining efficiencies and improvements to simplify processes and maintain a healthy business stakeholder interface.

The role works closely with stakeholders globally including Trading Commercial and Operations teams, Market Risk, Finance in the Business, IT, Technical & Derivative Accounting, and other business partners to ensure the process deliver top quartile performance.

Accountabilities:

• Robust Planning and timely delivery of TB2F on a MoM and ensure adherence to underlying Controls
• Monitor Live Exchange Trade reconciliation via Clear vision and ensure to highlight relevant traders immediately and follow-up without any time delay for resolution.
• Monitor Exchange trade activity and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Monitor daily reconciliations of all Exchange Traded Derivative (ETD) activities performed by the team members.
• Ensure all ETD derivatives settlements and brokerage payments are made correctly and on a timely basis.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationship with key stakeholders to influence feeder process discipline critical for performance delivery and to deepen business understanding
• Ensure effective tracking of KPI for both processes and ensure right intervention
• Continuously looks for opportunities to make the process efficient and effective
• Effectively develop staff by having frequent development conversations and finding ways to close development gaps
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies for stock valuation, VM/MTM Netting, Derivatives and 20F disclosures
• Manage and lead cross-functional initiatives

• Preferred Certifications - Professional degree in a finance related discipline (with preference for qualification and/or certification like CA, CIMA, MBA, etc.)
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience
• In depth knowledge in Derivatives Trading operations, Settlements and Trade book to financials and underlying ETRM, SAP and ENDUR (variants)
• Understand Trading Operations and underlying value drivers
• Participating in cross-functional initiatives or projects while continuing to manage current workload
• Proven ability to deliver quality results under significant time pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal & leadership skills with personal confidence to quickly build credibility, respect and rapport.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex raw data into simple, powerful and easy to communicate key messages & insights
• Strong performance management skills to hold the team, stakeholders, and the business accountable
• This position requires a blend of extensive understanding of accounting concepts/principles and strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Digital mindset
• Passion to coach and develop staff to achieve their full potential

• The team works across various time zones and hence the successful candidate must be flexible to accommodate time zones during critical month close/ quarter periods and for meeting specific deadlines.
• Must have capacity to develop a deep understanding of Derivatives, drivers and linkages to T&S business goals.
• Incumbent is expected to bring controllership mindset to challenge the status quo, able to perform deep dive analysis and keep tight checks on any leakages.
• Incumbent is also expected to contribute on key transformational Projects by providing accurate and timely inputs on design, UAT and go-live phases.
• Ability to interface with multiple disciplines and organizations across Trading organisation.
• Courage to develop and share opinions with peers, stakeholders, and senior leaders.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
• international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

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