Collateral Manager

Leonteq; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leonteq, a Swiss fintech, seeks a specialist to manage daily cash and collateral activities within its Global Treasury team in Zurich. You will oversee cash and non-cash collateral across multiple exposure types, engaging with external counterparties and internal stakeholders to ensure timely processing and risk mitigation.

You will contribute to improving collateral processes, controls, and infrastructure while maintaining strong collaboration across teams in a fast-paced financial environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in collateral management and related applications.
• Knowledge of securities financing products and processes.
• Experience with cash and non-cash collateral management, reconciliations and settlements.

Aufgaben

• Manage daily cash and collateral activities within the Global Treasury team based in Zurich.
• Manage cash and non-cash collateral across OTC, ETD, GMSLA, GMRA, TCM, CTA, and other exposures.
• Manage relationships with external collateral counterparties and service providers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure day-to-day collateral processes are performed accurately and within required timeframes, resolving ad hoc queries.
• Take ownership of breaks, reconciliations, disputes and other operational issues, ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
• Monitor collateral positions and identify operational, liquidity and counterparty risks, escalating as needed.
• Contribute to development and enhancement of collateral management infrastructure (triparty, automation, processes).
• Identify optimization opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiency in collateral management.
• Act as a key contact between clients, internal partners and operations for coordination and communication.
• Support and share knowledge with team members to maintain a high-performing team environment.
• Participate in collateral management, securities finance and operational change projects.

Kenntnisse

Collateral management

Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English (fluent)

Ausbildung

Degree in Business, Economics, Finance

Tools

TriOptima

TriResolve

Acadia

Jobbeschreibung

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company and a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Combining capital markets expertise with proprietary technology, the company provides access to a wide range of structured investment opportunities.

Entrepreneurial thinking is central to how we work. Expertise is valued, ownership is encouraged, and employees are empowered to actively shape their areas of responsibility. Innovation and continuous improvement are part of daily life, making Leonteq a dynamic and collaborative place to grow your career.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage daily cash and collateral activities within the Global Treasury team based in Zurich
• Manage cash and non-cash collateral across OTC, ETD, GMSLA, GMRA, TCM, CTA, and other exposures
• Manage relationships with external collateral counterparties and service providers, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure all day-to-day collateral processes are performed accurately and within required timeframes, including the resolution of ad hoc queries and requests
• Take ownership of breaks, reconciliations, disputes and other operational issues, ensuring timely investigation and resolution
• Monitor collateral positions and identify potential operational, liquidity and counterparty risks, escalating issues where appropriate
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the collateral management infrastructure, including triparty collateral management, automation and process improvements
• Identify optimization opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiency within the collateral management function and support the implementation of agreed solutions
• Act as a key point of contact between clients, internal business partners and operations, ensuring effective coordination and communication
• Support and share knowledge with other team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Participate in projects and initiatives related to collateral management, securities finance and operational change

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or a related discipline
• Several years of experience in collateral management and relevant applications (e.g. TriOptima, TriResolve, Acadia)
• Good understanding of Securities Financing products and processes
• Experience with cash and non-cash collateral management, reconciliations, settlements, margining or related processes
• Knowledge of derivatives and structured products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate and resolve operational issues
• Advanced Excel skills and a good level of technical aptitude, other coding skills are a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Pragmatic and proactive approach, with strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work under time pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus
• Flexible, driven and collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
• Insight opportunities across all departments to understand and build know-how in the mechanics of the structured investment product value chain