Collateral Operations Analyst

A Leading Financial Services business are looking to hire an experienced Collateral Operations Analyst; who ideally holds a background in Collateral Management & Regulatory Ops.

  • £275 - £325 per day (Inside IR35/Umbrella or PAYE only)
  • The role is an initial 12 month contract with scope to roll into a couple of years
  • The role is a Hybrid working (2 or 3 days a week in the office, 2 from home)
  • Based in London, City

Production/Oversight Controls:

  • Work autonomously as part of the Regulatory Ops & Collateral Management team and collaborate
  • closely with internal/external stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Main point of contact for Collateral Ops queries from internal and external stakeholders - Manage
  • and/or escalate issues/topics in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate and monitor collateral agreement on boarding activity.
  • Daily oversight controls including collateral disputes, failed collateral movements, coupon claims.
  • Weekly oversight controls of collateral onboarding activity.
  • Production and review of key performance indicators.
  • Analyze existing collateral processes, identify structural inefficiencies, and investigate root causes.
  • Define remedial action/enhancements and monitor subsequent implementation.
  • Manage stakeholders including service providers (Service reviews, etc.).
  • Draft, review and maintain operational procedures.


Projects/Initiatives:

  • Actively contribute to Collateral projects and initiatives as Subject Matter Expert and ensure appropriate processes and documentation are defined for the Team.
  • Lead/moderate workshops/governance across teams and different management levels.
  • Think out of the box, differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective: suggest pragmatic and innovative solutions to regular problems, with positive attitude.
  • Build credible, trusted relationships with our key internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the organization (Project, Operations, Legal, Distribution, Service Providers, etc.).
  • Transparent and regular communication with the Team and manager.
  • Proactive, result-oriented, putting our Clients' needs first.


Key requirements/Skills/Experience:

  • Prior relevant experience (ideally 2-3 years+) working in Middle Office activities (OTC, ETD, Central clearing or Collateral management).
  • Prior relevant experience (ideally 2-3 years+) working on Regulatory topics (EMIR, etc.) within the Asset Management industry.
  • Strong technical skills and familiarity with project management methods.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various functions such as Portfolio
  • Management, IT, Sales and with Service providers.
  • Team spirit, with good communication and presentation skills and outstanding interpersonal competence.
  • Highly organized, ability to work independently as well as empower a team.
  • Proficiency in English, additional European language skills are a plus.
  • Excellent university degree, preferably in Business or Finance.

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