Junior Collateral Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Collateral Operations Analyst for a 6 to 9 month FTC. This junior role, ideal for graduates, offers exposure to financial markets in a client-facing operations environment, with responsibilities in client margin statements, reconciliation tasks, and regulatory support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accurate distribution of client margin statements.
• Resolving margin deficits and related queries.
• Daily interactions with hedge fund clients and reconciliation of balances.

Skills

Communication

Proactiveness

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

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

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 client-facing operations environment within a fast-paced setting.

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 someone with relevant experience seeking a career in operations
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client interactions
• Basic understanding of trading products (e.g., equities, derivatives)
• Knowledge of hedge funds and their strategies
• Understanding of financial market regulations
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively

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