Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Bradford seeks a Junior Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month maternity cover position. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for graduates to engage with financial markets within a dynamic client-facing operations environment, involving key tasks like distribution of margin statements and client interactions.

Qualifications

• Recent finance graduate or relevant experience in operations.
• Strong communication skills with clients.
• Organized and proactive with good multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Accurate distribution of client margin statements.
• Investigating and resolving margin deficits.
• Daily interaction with hedge fund clients.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Client Interaction

Education

Finance Graduate

Job description

Junior Collateral Operations Analyst, Bradford

Client: Pontoon Solutions

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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: Bromley

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 in their Prime Services division. This role offers a great opportunity for someone interested in financial markets to work in a fast-paced, 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 someone 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 financial markets regulatory landscape
• Organized, proactive, and able to prioritize multiple tasks

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