Collateral Operations Analyst

Our client is seeking a Collateral Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team in London. Apart of the Regulatory Operations & Collateral Management team, you will be a key point of contact for collateral operations queries and manage stakeholder relationships. You will have the chance to contribute to collateral projects and initiatives as a Subject Matter Expert, while also identifying structural inefficiencies and defining remedial actions.

What you'll do:

• Act as the main point of contact for Collateral Operations queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and monitor collateral agreement onboarding activity
• Perform daily oversight controls including collateral disputes, failed collateral movements, coupon claims
• Analyze existing collateral processes, identify structural inefficiencies, and investigate root causes
• Define remedial action/enhancements and monitor subsequent implementation
• Manage stakeholders including service providers
• Contribute actively to Collateral projects and initiatives as Subject Matter Expert
• Lead/moderate workshops/governances across teams and different management levels

What you'll need:

• Excellent university degree, preferably in Business or Finance
• 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, good communication and presentation skills and outstanding interpersonal competence
• Highly organized with ability to work independently as well as empower a team
• Proficiency in English; additional European language skills are a plus

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates