Eusebio Jr Castro
Associate - Operations Team Lead
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
Summary
A seasoned Operations Team Lead at Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte Ltd, equipped with strong problem-solving skills and experienced leader with strong background in areas of Derivatives & Documentation, FX Settlements, Collateral Management and Loan Operations expert. Detail -oriented leader in driving operation excellence and fostering effective teamwork. I led the Operations Team to streamline processes, enhancing efficiency and team cohesion. Expert in Risk Management and fostering Team Collaboration, I drove initiatives that significantly improved operational workflows and staff development, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
1825
1825
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate - Operations Team Lead
Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte Ltd
TAGUIG CITY
02.201 - Current
- Oversee the daily operations of the documentation team ensuring each derivative transactions are affirmed, confirmed and documents are executed accurately and timely.
- Performs screening and rectifying of all errors in OTC derivatives deal tickers and in Summit to accurately produced correct confirmations.
- Fulfill settlements functions via different payment platforms such as SWIFT, RTGS, Message Transfers and other internal payment systems.
- Reconciles FX Positions ensuring breaks are investigated and any aged trades are escalated timely and liaise directly with Sales and Businesses in ensuring proper trade bookings and confirmations are all matches prior to settlements.
- Negotiates terms regarding Credit Support Annex for Regulatory Initial Margin and Regulatory Variation Margin directly to internal stakeholders.
- Streamlined workflow processes, ensuring all controls are embedded resulting in improved overall team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to understand and streamline interdepartmental processes from upstream to downstream feeds of data and improve overall organizational cohesion.
- Improved operational efficiency by conducting product training with our automation team in order to streamline processes which helped generate timesaving and error free strategies in our processes.
- Led a team of professionals in understanding how to spot check possible deviation in preparing regulatory reports submitted to regulatory bodies internally and to easily mitigate errors for audit purposes.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to facilitate their rapid integration into the team.
- Helped the team in identifying areas for improvement in operations, including existing SOP's leading to cost savings, time savings, nearly error free environment and increased productivity.
- Facilitated staff development programs aimed at enhancing technical skills as well as leadership capabilities among team members including effective communication and coaching, providing real time feedback to promote professional growth.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the team, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence in operations management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Lyceum of Alabang
Muntinlupa City, Philippines 03.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy
University of Pangasinan - Undergraduate
Dagupan City, Philippines 03.2002 - 04.2005
Skills
Operational Excellence
Documentation
Workforce Planning
Stakeholder Management
Staff Supervision
Project Planning
Risk Management
Task Delegation
Process Improvement
Team Collaboration
Strategic Planning
Performance Management
Certification
International English Language Testing System
Timeline
International English Language Testing System
06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Lyceum of Alabang
03.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy
University of Pangasinan - Undergraduate
03.2002 - 04.2005
Associate - Operations Team Lead
Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte Ltd
02.201 - Current
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