Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Bolton is seeking a Junior Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for recent graduates wanting to enter a dynamic operations environment, focusing on client interactions and reconciliation tasks, while supporting operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate or individual with relevant experience seeking a finance career.
• Basic understanding of trading products such as equities or derivatives.
• Knowledge of hedge funds and financial regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Distribute client margin statements accurately.
• Resolve margin deficits and related queries.
• Daily interaction with hedge fund clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Finance degree

Job description

Junior Collateral Operations Analyst, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Pontoon Solutions

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Collateral Operations Analyst – 6 to 9 Month FTC - Junior role, ideal for Graduates

Location: Bolton

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term, initially 6 months with potential extension to 9 months

A leading financial institution is seeking a Collateral Operations Analyst to provide maternity cover for a minimum of 6 months within their Prime Services division. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or those with relevant experience to work in a dynamic, client-facing operations environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate distribution of client margin statements
• Investigating and resolving margin deficits and related queries
• Daily interaction with hedge fund clients and internal stakeholders
• Reconciliation of collateral balances and resolution of breaks
• Supporting the wider team with operational and regulatory requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• A finance graduate or individual with relevant experience seeking a career in operations
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client interactions
• Basic understanding of trading products (e.g., equities, derivatives)
• Knowledge of hedge funds and their strategies
• Understanding of the regulatory landscape in financial markets
• Organized, proactive, with good task management skills

Pontoon Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing talents and skills from all backgrounds to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.