Associate Director, Middle Office Solutions, Collateral Management Specialist

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.Job DescriptionJob Title: Associate Director, Middle Office Solutions, Collateral Management SpecialistLocations: New York City (hybrid)About the RoleThe Associate Director for Collateral Management is responsible for providing strategic leadership and subject matter expertise across collateral management, middle office operations, regulatory margin compliance, and operational controls supporting complex investment portfolios. This role serves as the firm's expert on Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR), Average Aggregate Notional Amount (AANA) calculations, AcadiaSoft, and business representative of the priority collateral management platform.The individual will lead business and operational initiatives, oversee reconciliation and trade support functions, manage multiple teams and department leaders, and drive technology enhancements for priority systems. This position partners with Prime Brokers, Custodians, and Counterparties to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic business growth.Why Join SS&C SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.How You Will Make an Impact Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Buyside Collateral Management, including Initial Margin (IM), Variation Margin (VM), collateral optimization, dispute management, and margin settlements.Provide expert guidance on Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR), ISDA SIMM, regulatory margin requirements, and industry best practices.Lead annual and ongoing AANA calculations, assessments, and reporting to determine UMR compliance obligations.Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impacts across collateral, operational, and technology platforms.Support client and counterparty onboardings, account setup, custodial relationships, and collateral documentation initiatives.Technology & Business Analysis LeadershipLead business analysis efforts supporting collateral management and middle-office technology platforms.Gather, define, and prioritize business requirements for strategic system enhancements and transformation initiatives.Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams.Drive automation initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.Reconciliation, Trade Support & Operations ManagementOversee daily reconciliation of cash, positions, and transactions across multiple asset classes including.Analyze, investigate, and resolve operational breaks and collateral disputes.Establish controls and service-level standards for operational processes and exception managementRequired Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related disciplineMinimum of 8 years of related experience in collateral management, middle-office operations, derivatives operations, securities operations, or capital marketsDemonstrated knowledge in:UMR regulationsAANA calculationsInitial Margin and Variation Margin processesISDA SIMM methodologyAcadiaSoftOTC derivatives and securities productsProven experience developing business requirements and leading technology enhancement initiativesStrong understanding of trade lifecycle management, reconciliation processes, settlements, and operational controlsJoin SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities. Click here to apply.#LI-AK1#LI-HybridUnless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.New York: The expected base salary for the position is between 90,000 USD to 190,000 USD.In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company’s discretion.Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.SummaryLocation: New York, NYType: Full time