Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Maidstone seeks a Junior Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for finance graduates looking to gain exposure to financial markets in a client-facing operations environment, with responsibilities including client interaction and collateral reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Ideal for recent graduates or individuals with relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of trading products and knowledge of hedge funds.
• Awareness of financial market regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Proactivity

Education

Finance Graduate

Job description

Junior Collateral Operations Analyst, Maidstone

Client: Pontoon Solutions

Location: Maidstone, 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: Maidstone

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 an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with relevant experience to gain exposure to financial markets in a client-facing operations 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 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 financial market regulations
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively

Pontoon Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all backgrounds and experiences, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.