Fintech Operations Risk Manager

17 hours ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India 3c5b1cda-0ed3-4d01-a340-1d26f30ca458 Full time ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 per year

Company Description

Syngenta is one of the world's leading agriculture innovation company (Part of Syngenta Group) dedicated to improving global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 60,000 people in over 100 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

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Job Description

Role purpose

A strategic role responsible for managing risk operations across two in house global fintech products (weather index based and commodity price protection solutions), focusing on risk transfer processes, product innovation, and operational excellence in agricultural risk management solutions

Accountabilities

  • Lead end-to-end risk transfer processes for commodity and weather protection products
  • Manage ISDA agreements and legal documentation with counterparties

  • Oversee system configurations and operational workflows for both platforms

  • Originate new risk mitigation solutions across weather and commodity price hedging

  • Index preparation, simulations to define optimal hedging windows, system configurations working closely with third party risk takers
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications
  • Manage integration with third-party risk takers for pricing and execution
  • Define and track product KPIs and success metrics
  • Identify and evaluate new risk mitigation solutions and opportunities
  • Drive product innovation and continuous improvement
  • Ensure platform stability and operational efficiency
  • Interface with treasury teams and insurance partners

Qualifications

Critical Knowledge/skills/experience

  • Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Agricultural Economics, or related field
  • 8-10+ years experience in risk management, derivatives trading, or agricultural commodities
  • Strong understanding of agricultural markets and commodity pricing
  • Knowledge of API integrations
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Understanding of weather / commodity data systems and parametric insurance concepts
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and SCRUM is a plus

Critical leadership capabilities

  • Ability to navigate complex market dynamics across commodity and weather risks
  • Forward-thinking approach to product innovation and risk solutions
  • Capacity to translate strategic vision into operational excellence
  • Adaptability in managing evolving regulatory and market environments
  • Cultural sensitivity in managing stakeholders across regions
  • Effective communication across different business cultures
  • Thought leadership in agricultural risk management
  • Deliver consistent high-quality execution

Additional Information

Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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