Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6-9 month fixed-term contract. This junior role is ideal for finance graduates interested in financial markets and offers a unique opportunity to work in a client-facing operations environment, providing maternity cover while managing operational and regulatory tasks.

Qualifications

• A finance graduate or someone with relevant experience seeking a role in operations.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client interactions.
• Basic understanding of trading products like equities and 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 skills

Client interactions

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Education

Finance degree or relevant experience

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 join their Prime Services division, providing maternity cover for a minimum of 6 months. This role offers a great opportunity for individuals interested in financial markets to work in a client-facing operations environment within a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accurate distribution of client margin statements
2. Investigating and resolving margin deficits and related queries
3. Daily interaction with hedge fund clients and internal stakeholders
4. Reconciliation of collateral balances and resolution of breaks
5. Supporting the wider team with operational and regulatory requirements

What We’re Looking For:

1. A finance graduate or someone with relevant experience seeking a role in operations
2. Strong communication skills and confidence in client interactions
3. Basic understanding of trading products (e.g., equities, derivatives)
4. Knowledge of hedge funds and their strategies
5. Awareness of the regulatory landscape in financial markets
6. Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively

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