Treasury Analytics and Operations Analyst

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Treasury Analytics and Operations Analyst in London to manage cash and non-cash collateral, ensuring efficient clearing operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a willingness to develop automation skills. Responsibilities include valuation of collateral, managing treasury cash settlements, and maintaining key performance indicators. A Level education is required, with familiarity in Power BI, SQL, and financial markets being desirable. This role offers opportunities for significant growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial data providers like Bloomberg or Refinitiv is desirable.
• The Association of Corporate Treasurers (AMCT CertTF) qualification or progress towards it is desirable.
• IMC/IOC qualification or progress towards it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent valuations of all collateral types.
• Execute and monitor payment instructions related to margin calls settlement obligations.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and MI reports related to collateral management settlements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Teamwork

Time management

Education

A Level education

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Adobe Analytics

Job description

Treasury Analytics and Operations Analyst

Shift Pattern: Standard 40 Hour Week (United Kingdom)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Corporate Grade: E - Associate

Reporting Line: (UK Division) Clearing COO

Location: UK-London

Worker Type: Permanent

A highly motivated and detail-oriented Treasury Analytics and Operations Analyst is required to join our growing team focusing on cash and non-cash collateral management and settlements for LME Clear. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our clearing activities particularly within the dynamic LME market. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of treasury operations within a CCP environment with significant growth potential as we expand our front office trading and investment activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collateral Management:
  • Provide independent valuations of all collateral types
  • Partner with Clearing Services to ensure the timely settlement of cash between SPS banks and Treasury accounts
  • Partner with Clearing Services to maintain Default Management settlement instructions and procedures
• Treasury Cash Settlement/ Management:
  • Execute and monitor payment instructions related to margin calls settlement obligations and other treasury transactions.
  • Investigate and resolve settlement failures and discrepancies.
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant settlement deadlines and regulatory requirements.
  • Optimize settlement processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Default Management:
  • Support the default management process by executing settlement-related activities in the event of a member default.
  • Process the liquidation of collateral and the distribution of funds according to LME Clear rules and procedures.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of default events.
• Analytics Control & MI:
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and management information (MI) reports related to collateral management settlements and treasury operations.
  • Perform data analysis to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of control frameworks to mitigate operational and financial risks.
  • Support the automation of treasury processes through the use of technology and data analytics tools.
  • Participate in projects to enhance treasury operations infrastructure and systems.
• Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. treasury investment risk management legal) and external counterparties (e.g. clearing members custodians banks).
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders regarding operational issues and inquiries.

Academic and Professional Qualifications Required

• Minimum of A Level education
• Experience with financial data providers (e.g. Bloomberg Refinitiv) is desirable.
• The Association of Corporate Treasurers (AMCT CertTF) qualification or progress towards it is desirable.
• IMC/ IOC qualification or progress towards it is desirable.

Required Knowledge and Level of Experience

• Understanding of cash and non cash settlements
• Understanding of Treasury activities from an operations or front office perspective
• Understanding of liquidity risk management across financial institutions and markets
• Intermediate excel/word skills developing basic VBA/SQL/ Power BI skills desirable
• A willingness to develop automation skills including Python programming.
• Interest in short term rates money markets and fixed income markets.
• Mechanics and processes behind clearing house risk management.

Skills set and Core Competencies Required

• Strong analytical and practical skills.
• Ability to work well within a team to tights deadlines in a fast moving environment.
• Able to deliver individual work to a high standard in agreed timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• High self-motivation and drive to develop own skills

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate appetite to work in small organisation and be prepared to muck in with daily team and department tasks.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

Adobe Analytics,Data Analytics,SQL,Attribution Modeling,Power BI,R,Regression Analysis,Data Visualization,Tableau,Data Mining,SAS,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1