Director – PDS, Agency Clearing

Barclays

. Lead the global Prime Derivatives Services Operations organisation across multiple locations and an outsourced service provider relationship .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of operational delivery in Prime Derivatives Services, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Capable of leading large global teams and driving operational effectiveness through data analysis and process improvement.

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Operational Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceFutures & Options KnowledgeClient Service StrategyTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Operational DeliveryAnalytical SkillsBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementKPI Development

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceCoaching and Support

Industry Keywords

Prime Derivatives ServicesFX Prime BrokerageCollateral ManagementTreasury ManagementOTC Clearing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global Prime Derivatives Services Operations organisation across multiple locations and an outsourced service provider relationship
Own end-to-end operational delivery of PDS to clients across derivatives, clearing, FX Prime Brokerage, treasury, collateral and margin, client money, deliveries, expiries, fees and commissions, and client service
Maintain a safe, stable and resilient operating environment with clear ownership of operational risk, controls, regulatory obligations and service continuity
Act as senior Operations partner to PDS business leadership and contribute to commercial and strategic decision-making
Build a proactive, strategic and insight-led client service model
Drive automation, simplification and strategic transformation to improve scalability and reduce operational risk
Establish a globally consistent operating model with clear accountability, standards and governance
Own the PDS Operations strategic portfolio and commercial agenda, including headcount, cost, productivity and investment decisions
Build sustainable global leadership and talent models, succession pipelines and resilient processes
Represent PDS Operations with clients, business and functional leadership, Technology, Risk, other partners, CCPs, exchanges and external market participants
Manage operations, processes, risk management initiatives and regulatory compliance
Monitor operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities and process improvements
Manage and develop KPIs measuring operational effectiveness
Provide guidance, coaching and support to operational professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group
Broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline
Up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge and insight into external market developments / initiatives
Advanced analytical skills and interpretative thinking
Strong understanding of the regulatory and legal environment associated with the business
Ability to negotiate with and influence senior internal and external stakeholders
Experience managing a large global team or sub-function and other people managers
Ability to manage resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function
Ability to manage operational risk, controls, regulatory obligations and service continuity
Knowledge of Futures & Options / Listed Derivatives, OTC Clearing, FX Prime Brokerage, Treasury, collateral and margin management, client money protection, deliveries, expiries, fees and commissions, client service and strategy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global people leadership and significant career platform
Meaningful accountability and visibility across the global franchise
Opportunity to shape a truly global operating model
Significant exposure to senior business leadership and clients
Opportunity to build and develop the next generation of PDS Operations leaders
Ownership of strategic priorities, investment, productivity and risk outcomes