Collateral Services Operations- Trading Services Analyst

Testing Site - JPMC; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC in the Philippines is seeking a Collateral Services Operations Analyst to manage international securities and escrow for clients' derivatives exposures, ensuring ISDA compliance. You will liaise with market counterparts to agree collateral obligations and movements.

The role focuses on maintaining operational excellence, oversight of Credit Support Annexes, and driving risk controls. You will review workflows, report KPIs, and collaborate with Risk Management to mitigate

Qualifications

• Seven years' experience in Securities Lending, Settlements, Trade Support/Middle Office, or COACs.
• Strong knowledge of global financial markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills and independent decision making.
• Ownership and accountability in driving change and enhancing controls.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with key risk and control environment standards.
• Review and update current workflows and task lists to minimize financial loss.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Proactively recommend process improvements for risk mitigation.
• Communicate effectively with the team to ensure understanding of issues.
• Escalate and resolve operational issues, updating procedures as necessary.
• Investigate and implement new procedures or systems to enhance service.
• Ensure all work is actioned, accounted for, and control procedures are adhered to.
• Resolve outstanding issues and liaise with other areas for satisfactory conclusions.
• Review workflows and report on KPIs and other MIS statistics.
• Track trends in work volumes and propose solutions for negative trends.

Skills

Securities Lending

Risk management

Analytical skills

Independent decision making

Stakeholder communication

COACs experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manage international securities and escrow in support of clients' derivatives exposures, ensuring compliance with ISDA Agreements.

Join our team to shape the future of collateral management. Unlock your potential by providing innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Be at the heart of global financial operations, driving excellence and growth.

Job Summary:

As a Collateral Services Operations Analyst within our team, you will manage international securities and escrow in support of clients' derivatives exposures, ensuring compliance with ISDA Agreements. You will liaise directly with clients' market counterparts to agree on collateral obligations and movements, and manage the terms of the Credit Support Annexes. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with key risk and control environment standards.
• Review and update current workflows and task lists to minimize financial loss.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Proactively recommend process improvements for risk mitigation.
• Communicate effectively with the team to ensure understanding of issues.
• Escalate and resolve operational issues, updating procedures as necessary.
• Investigate and implement new procedures or systems to enhance service.
• Ensure all work is actioned, accounted for, and control procedures are adhered to.
• Resolve outstanding issues and liaise with other areas for satisfactory conclusions.
• Review workflows and report on KPIs and other MIS statistics.
• Track trends in work volumes and propose solutions for negative trends.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Minimum seven years' experience in Securities Lending, Settlements, Trade Support/Middle Office, or COACs role.
• Strong knowledge of global financial markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills and independent decision-making mindset.
• Ownership and accountability in driving change and enhancing controls.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with strategic partners.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills and independent decision-making mindset.
• Strong focus on improving processes and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative and action-oriented approach.
• Team player with the ability to operate independently when required.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, and Python is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree or above preferred.