Senior Collateral Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Senior Collateral Analyst in Brighton. The role involves taking ownership of collateral operations, managing day-to-day activities, and becoming the main subject matter expert. Candidates should have strong experience in collateral management, OTC derivatives, and process improvement, with opportunities to drive change in a dynamic investment environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in collateral management within financial services.
• Technical knowledge of OTC derivatives and regulations.
• Proven track record in process improvement and change delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day collateral management and outsourced services.
• Resolve failed settlements and manage disputes with counterparties.
• Lead enhancements to collateral processes through change initiatives.

Skills

Collateral management

OTC derivatives

Regulations

Process improvement

Communication

Organisational skills

Influencing skills

Operational risk management

Tools

TriOptima

Deco

Apex

Aladdin

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Our Buy Side Client are Hiring: Senior Collateral Analyst | Be the SME for Collateral Operations in the team

Are you an experienced collateral professional ready to take ownership and make a real impact? We’re looking for a Senior Collateral Analyst to lead and manage all aspects of our collateral operations — becoming the central point of contact and subject matter expert across the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day collateral management and oversight of outsourced services.
• Resolve failed settlements and manage disputes by working directly with counterparties and valuation sources.
• Monitor and optimise the collateral portfolio, initiating substitutions when needed.
• Lead enhancements to collateral processes through change initiatives and documentation.
• Support the Investment team with post-trade activities and contribute to new business readiness.
• Manage liquidity processes, ensuring accurate, timely information for Portfolio Managers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and third-party providers.

What They're Looking For:

• Solid experience in collateral management within banking, asset management, insurance, or hedge funds
• Strong technical knowledge of OTC derivatives, regulations (EMIR, SFTR, Solvency II), and documentation (ISDAs, CSAs, etc.)
• Familiarity with collateral tools (TriOptima, Deco, Apex); Aladdin experience is a plus
• A proven track record in change delivery and process improvement
• Strong communication, organisational, and influencing skills
• Commercially aware and proactive in managing operational risk

Why Join Them?

This is your opportunity to step into a high-visibility role with real ownership. You'll be the "go-to" expert on collateral — with the support to lead change, shape best practices, and make your mark in a dynamic investment environment.