Collateral Management Analyst X2 - NICHE

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