Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month fixed term contract. This junior role is ideal for graduates looking to gain experience in the financial markets within a dynamic client-facing operations environment. Key responsibilities include margin statement distribution and resolving client-related queries.

Qualifications

• Finance graduate or relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.
• Basic understanding of trading products.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Finance degree

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 an excellent opportunity for individuals 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 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 capable of managing multiple tasks

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