Margin and Collateral Analyst

Testing Site - JPMC; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Bournemouth is seeking a Margin and Collateral Analyst to support our Collateral Services team. You will monitor and collect collateral for trading businesses, make independent decisions, and build strong relationships with priority buy-side clients and internal partners.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a controlled environment. Experience with OTC derivatives collateral management and related documentation is valuable.

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with senior/internal clients and building relationships.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in structured processes.
• Strong numeracy and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Flexible, team-oriented approach during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and generate collateral statements; send calls for standard and non-standard agreements.
• Answer incoming collateral calls and compare to JP Morgan's exposure.
• Agree on collateral type and amount; follow up on client fails and disputes.
• Resolve client queries regarding portfolios and reconcile credit-sensitive accounts.
• Process daily BAU tasks accurately and on time.
• Support month-end processes and collateral coupons/interest calculations.

Skills

Client services

Accuracy

Numeracy

Excel

Outlook

Word

Teamwork

OTC derivatives collateral management

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Join our Bournemouth based Client Service Representative team!

Do you have experience with buy-side clients and would like to utilize your communication skills? Then you found the right position!
As a Margin and Collateral Analyst within our Collateral Services team, you will play a crucial role in mitigating counterparty risk. You will monitor and collect collateral for our trading businesses, make independent decisions, and build relationships with our priority buy-side clients and internal partners. This role offers the opportunity to work in a controlled environment, where your judgment and decision-making skills will be highly valued.

Job responsibilities

• Interacts with customers, generating collateral statements and sending calls to clients for both standard and non-standard agreements
• Answers incoming collateral calls sent by clients comparing them to JP Morgan's exposure
• Agrees on the amount and type of collateral to be moved. I.e. Cash or securities; follow up on any counterparty fails
• Provides timely resolution of incoming queries regarding a client’s portfolio, escalation of issues, reconciliation and dispute resolution with regards to disputes or credit sensitive customers
• Ensures accuracy when processing daily BAU
• Acts on agreement of coupons due on securities held as collateral & processing of month end tasks including the agreement of interest on any cash collateral held/delivered
• Participates in projects, testing to ensure JPM operating infrastructure continues to be enhanced and developed to meet the business needs (Occasional weekend testing support may be required)
• Maintains current knowledge on controls required to maintain firmwide compliance
• Develops a wide internal network, building relationships with key teams and contacts
• Looks to better service clients through the way we do business

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• External Client services experience, or similar experience interacting with senior/demanding internal clients with strong client communication skills and an strong ability to build client relationships
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is required with an ability to work with minimal supervision and in a methodical and organized manner and to follow procedures.
• Must be highly numerate with good keyboard and core system (Outlook, Excel, and Word) skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible during busy periods & self motivated and flexible approach to working hours
• Working knowledge of OTC Derivatives Collateral Management and supporting Legal documentation (E.g. ISDA, GMRA)