Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Bristol seeks a Junior Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month fixed-term contract. This role is perfect for finance graduates interested in client-facing operational tasks related to collateral management, offering mentorship in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Finance graduate or relevant experience seeking a career in operations.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client interactions.
• Basic understanding of trading products (e.g., equities, derivatives).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Client Interaction

Organisational Skills

Education

Finance Graduate

Job description

Junior Collateral Operations Analyst, Bristol

This is a 6 to 9 month fixed-term contract (FTC) role, ideal for graduates interested in financial markets.

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Salary: £38,000 per annum

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

Job Description

A leading financial institution is seeking a Collateral Operations Analyst to provide maternity cover within their Prime Services division. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, handling operational tasks related to collateral management.

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 operational and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Finance graduate or 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
• Awareness of financial market regulations
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks

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