Jobs in Prenton

Collateral Management Analyst
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