Team Leader FX/MM, Treasury & Collateral Management

Want to join Azqore, named "Best Technology Outsourcing Solution"2025 ( Wealth Briefing Awards ) ?

A subsidiary of  Indosuez Wealth Management , the wealth management arm of the  Crédit Agricole Group , and Capgemini, Azqore is an  international company specializing in  Information Systems outsourcing and  Banking Operations Processing for private  banking players .

We provide our customers with an Integrated Information System (S2i), and a full range of  digital banking products and services .

We also handle our customers' back office operations from three hubs,  in Switzerland, Singapore and Portugal . By 2020, Azqore will have 200 billion (CHF) in assets under management, represented by some thirty banks.

Our Banking Operations department stands out for the excellence of its unique tailor-made service, recognized by customers and the market alike. Nearly 200 employees work closely together in Switzerland and Singapore to handle the banking operations of demanding customers.

The Role

The Team Leader FX/MM, Treasury & Collateral Management will be responsible for :

• The processing of standard and derivative FX/treasury products, OTC collateral and regulatory reporting, as well as the cash management of secondary nostro accounts and cash remittances

• Responsible for reconciliation of trade confirmations for FX/MM and its derivative products.

• The management of the FX/MM, Treasury & Collateral  team.

• Ensuring that the services delivered to the Azqore clients are most efficiently and productively performed.

• Working closely with his/her colleagues to provide clients with technical expertise and solutions, in a comprehensive, timely and accurate manner.

But here’s the exciting part: you’ll be helping launch this activity from scratch in Lisbon , working closely with our experienced team in  Switzerland .

The role will be based in Lisbon, Portugal (Av. Dom João II 43, 1990-084 Lisboa, Portugal).

‍ Your responsibilities

Daily BAU

• Successful applicant will be responsible for the management of FX/MM, Treasury & Collateral .

• Ensure operational efficiency and excellence and maintain low levels of operational risk.

• Acts as the point of escalation for European clients on all FX/MM, Treasury & Collateral queries, concerns or issues.

• Monitoring investigations related to the activity.

• Other controls on rates and FX transactions.

• Analyze internal requests received by the front office /the middle office and the requests received by the third parties linked to FX/MM, Treasury & Collateral.

• Maintenance of macro.

• Prepare detailed reports and documents (KPI, statistics etc..).

• Support audits and compliance checks related to FX/MM, Treasury & Collateral.

• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and secure the processes.

Others

• Leads Azqore Operations projects and initiatives, where necessary.

• Drive cross border collaboration and strengthen communication channels between the Swiss and Portugal teams.

• Enhance client service standards within the team, and consequently the client ratings of the function. Propose/identify value-add solutions which can impact profitability.

‍♂️Your core competencies

The FX/MM, Treasury & Collateral Management Team Leader should demonstrate/develop the following capabilities:

Client Service Oriented & Strong Stakeholder Management Skills

• Leverage technical expertise to provide clients with quality processing and solutions

• Build and maintain a strong communication channel with clients and stakeholders

Risk Awareness Skills

• Ensure that the controls performed by the team adhere to the procedure, with a focus on ISAE-audit related controls

• Develop strong escalation and risk awareness skills in the team.

Technical Skills/ Product Knowledge

• Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of standard and derivative FX/treasury products, OTC collateral/regulatory reporting and the S2i core banking system, as well as Azqore, including its vision, objectives and culture, and leverage this in interactions with the clients.

Change Mindset & Emphasis on Quality

• Ability to demonstrate a change mindset and challenge status quo

• Demonstrate and cultivate a process excellence mindset and awareness within the team

People Management

• Cultivate habits around the Azqore management charter

• Ability to engage, influence and lead the Portuguese Reconciliation & Investigation team to achieve Operations/company goals

Other

• Fluency in English and French

• At least a Bachelor degree (preferred Master degree), preferably in Accountancy, Banking & Finance

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in FX/MM, Treasury & Collateral and at least 3 years of people management experience

• Excellent communication skills; Ability to collaborate, especially cross border

• Rigorous and results oriented

• Adaptable and resilient

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave for a healthy work-life balance.

• Generous healthcare contribution and  attractive pension plan

• 14-month salary structure (12 months + vacation + Christmas allowance).

• Meal card (Pluxee – €11.60/day).

• Annual performance bonus .

• Hybrid work model – up to 2 days/week from home.

• Permanent contract in a stable and professional environment.

• Ongoing training and  career development within Azqore and the Crédit Agricole Group.

About the recruitment process?

• One of our Talent Acquisition Partner will contact you for an initial discussion.

• If you decide (you & the Talent Acquisition Partner) to go ahead with the process, you'll have a meeting with the manager.

• Taking the next step in the process? An interview with our Head of Global Operations and her Deputy.

• Then a last HR interview is waiting to get to know you better.

• You will also complete a test on your motivational levers (PULSIONS) if you progress to the final selection process.

‍ Inclusion and diversity

Acting every day in the interests of our customers and society, we are a group committed to diversity in all its forms and to inclusion.

We are committed to combating cognitive biais, and train our managers accordingly. As a company operating in the IT sector, which suffers from a structural lack of female representation, we attach particular importance to developing the gender mix of our teams. All our positions are open to people with disabilities. We're not looking for a standard profile, we're looking to identify your unique talent.