Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Junior Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month fixed-term contract in Crawley. This entry-level role is ideal for finance graduates looking to gain experience in client-facing operations while ensuring accurate distribution of margin statements and resolving client queries.

Qualifications

• Finance graduate or related experience is required.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client interactions.
• Basic understanding of trading products, hedge funds, and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Education

Finance Graduate

Job description

Junior Collateral Operations Analyst, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Pontoon Solutions

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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: Crawley

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 a great opportunity for individuals interested in financial markets to gain experience in a client-facing operations environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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
• Awareness of the regulatory landscape in financial markets
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively

Pontoon Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing talents, skills, and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.