Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Bromley is looking for a Collateral Operations Analyst for a fixed-term contract. The role requires a finance graduate or someone with relevant experience, with responsibilities including client interaction and operational support within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Finance graduate or relevant experience in operations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic understanding of trading products.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Client Management

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 a great opportunity for someone 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 individual with relevant experience seeking their next step in operations
2. Strong communication skills and confidence in dealing with clients directly
3. Basic understanding of trading products (e.g., equities, derivatives)
4. Knowledge of hedge funds and awareness of different strategies they may employ
5. Good understanding of the regulatory landscape within financial markets
6. Organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

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