Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Junior Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for finance graduates looking to gain experience in a client-facing operations environment, focusing on margin management within financial markets.

Qualifications

• Finance graduate or relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.
• Basic understanding of trading products.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organization

Proactivity

Education

Finance graduate

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Junior Collateral Operations Analyst, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Pontoon Solutions

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

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: Warrington, Cheshire

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term, initially 6 months with potential extension to 9 months

A leading financial institution is looking for a Collateral Operations Analyst to join their Prime Services division, providing maternity cover for a minimum of 6 months. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong interest in financial markets to work in a client-facing operations role within a fast-paced and dynamic 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 individual with relevant experience seeking their next step in operations
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients directly
• Basic understanding of trading products (e.g., equities, derivatives)
• Knowledge of hedge funds and an awareness of different strategies they may use
• Good understanding of the regulatory landscape within financial markets
• Organized and proactive, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Pontoon Solutions is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.