At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily margin and collateral activities while resolving disputes and ensuring timely settlements.
- Company: Join a dynamic global financial services team in Chester with a hybrid work model.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a specialist team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Build relationships across teams and contribute to process improvements in financial operations.
- Why this job: Be part of significant operational change and enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in collateral management or related fields, with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
Location: Chester (Hybrid)
Contract: 6-month contract
We're seeking a detail-oriented Collateral Management Analyst to join a dynamic Markets Operations function within a global financial services environment. This role sits within a specialist team responsible for managing collateral and margin activities across Futures and Options trading, helping to minimise counterparty credit risk and support operational excellence.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage daily margin and collateral activities across a diverse client portfolio.
- Review, investigate and resolve margin call disputes and valuation queries.
- Monitor collateral requirements and ensure timely settlement of cash and securities movements.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across Operations, Risk, Trading, Credit, Client Service and Onboarding teams.
- Investigate and resolve cash, securities and reconciliation exceptions.
- Support FX conversion processes and client account management activities.
- Produce and analyse operational management information and performance metrics.
- Contribute to process improvement, operational efficiency and regulatory change initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver a high-quality client experience.
What We're Looking For
- Experience within Collateral Management, Margin Management, Prime Brokerage Operations, Derivatives Operations, or a related Markets Operations environment.
- Understanding of collateral processes, margin calls, risk controls and financial markets operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Experience identifying process improvements and driving operational efficiencies would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist Markets Operations team at a time of significant operational and regulatory change. You'll gain exposure to collateral management, risk mitigation, process improvement initiatives and cross-functional stakeholder engagement within a complex financial services environment.
Collateral Management Analyst X2 - NICHE in Chester employer: Pontoon
Pontoon is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of London. With flexible working arrangements and a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are empowered to grow their skills while contributing to innovative AI-driven solutions in the banking sector. Join us to be part of a team that values your input and encourages meaningful contributions to customer experiences.
