Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Junior Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month fixed-term contract in Guildford. Ideal for finance graduates, this role involves client-facing operations tasks and offers exposure to financial markets, making it a dynamic and engaging opportunity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Client Interaction

Regulatory Understanding

Education

Finance Graduate

Job description

Junior Collateral Operations Analyst, Guildford

Client: Pontoon Solutions

Location: Guildford, 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: 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 an excellent opportunity for a finance graduate or someone with relevant experience interested in financial markets to work in a client-facing operations environment within a dynamic setting.

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 in client interactions
• Basic understanding of trading products (e.g., equities, derivatives)
• Knowledge of hedge funds and awareness of their strategies
• Good understanding of the regulatory landscape in financial markets
• Organised, proactive, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

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