Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month maternity cover. This junior role, ideal for finance graduates, offers exposure to financial markets and involves engaging with clients and resolving operational issues.

Qualifications

• Finance graduate or relevant experience in operations.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in client interactions.
• Basic knowledge of trading products such as equities and derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Distribute client margin statements accurately.
• Investigate and resolve margin deficits and related queries.
• Engage daily with hedge fund clients and internal teams.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactivity

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

Job Description:

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 dynamic, client-facing operations environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Distribute client margin statements accurately
2. Investigate and resolve margin deficits and related queries
3. Engage daily with hedge fund clients and internal teams
4. Reconcile collateral balances and address discrepancies
5. Support operational and regulatory functions of the team

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Finance graduate or relevant experience in operations
2. Excellent communication skills and confidence in client interactions
3. Basic knowledge of trading products such as equities and derivatives
4. Understanding of hedge fund strategies
5. Awareness of financial market regulations
6. Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities

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