Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month fixed-term contract in Bromley. This junior role is ideal for finance graduates eager to work in a client-facing operations environment. Key responsibilities include managing client margin statements and supporting operational requirements within the Prime Services division.

Qualifications

• Finance graduate or relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of trading products such as equities and derivatives.
• Knowledge of hedge funds and their strategies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confidence in client interactions

Organised

Proactive

Education

Degree in finance 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

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 is perfect for someone interested in financial markets to work in a fast-paced, client-facing operations environment.

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 operational and regulatory requirements of the team

What We’re Looking For:

1. A finance graduate or someone with relevant experience seeking a career in operations
2. Strong communication skills and confidence in client interactions
3. Basic understanding of trading products such as equities and derivatives
4. Knowledge of hedge funds and their strategies
5. Understanding of the financial markets regulatory environment
6. Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks

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