Job Description:

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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