Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Bromley; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Bromley is seeking a Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month fixed-term contract. This junior role is ideal for finance graduates eager to work in a client-facing operations environment, handling margin statements and client queries while supporting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Finance graduate or relevant experience in operations.
• Basic understanding of trading products and hedge funds.
• Knowledge of regulatory landscape in financial markets.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Finance degree

Job description

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 looking for a Collateral Operations Analyst to join their Prime Services division, providing maternity cover for a minimum of 6 months. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong interest in financial markets to work in a client-facing operations role within a fast-paced and dynamic 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 their next step in operations

• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients directly

• Basic understanding of trading products (e.g. equities, derivatives)

• Knowledge of hedge funds and an awareness of different strategies they may use

• Good understanding of the regulatory landscape within financial markets

• Organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

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