Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; 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. This dynamic role is perfect for finance graduates looking to gain experience in a client-facing operations environment, with responsibilities that include reconciliation, client interactions, and regulatory support.

Qualifications

• Finance graduate or relevant experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of trading products and hedge fund strategies required.
• Knowledge of financial markets regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Accurate distribution of client margin statements.
• Investigating and resolving margin deficits.
• Reconciliation of collateral balances.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Proactiveness

Education

Finance Graduate

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 someone interested in financial markets to work in a client-facing operations environment within a dynamic 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 someone with relevant experience seeking their next step in operations
2. Strong communication skills and confidence in client interactions
3. Basic understanding of trading products (e.g., equities, derivatives)
4. Knowledge of hedge funds and awareness of their strategies
5. Good understanding of the financial markets regulatory landscape
6. Organized, proactive, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

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