Collateral Management and Treasury Analyst – Structured & Trade Finance
An excellent opportunity has arisen with a global financial services organisation for a Collateral Management and Treasury Analyst. This role is responsible for collateral monitoring and cash management within structured trade finance. This is a mid level position.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Track and record evolution of working capital assets posted as collateral and financed under syndicated and bi-lateral facilities
- Monitor and evaluate collateral positions and eligibility criteria to ensure compliance with borrowing guidelines and standards, as appropriate
- Work to optimise collateral allocation and utilisation of loans among lenders with the purpose of identifying requirements for collateral substitution depending on eligibility
- Perform collateral valuation and analysis to assess liquidity risk associated with re-evaluation of collateral assets, to forecast and monitor cash impact on borrowings and cash surpluses
- Monitor collateral haircuts, concentration limits and other risk metrics to manage collateral exposures effectively.
- Work on resolving collateral-related discrepancies and operational issues in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide proactive service and support by addressing internal and external inquiries, facilitate collateral-related reporting and analytics, addressing bank-specific requirements and requests.
- Prepare and submit collateral-related reports and disclosures to internal and external stakeholders as may be required.
- Monitor margin calls and collateral requirements from lenders and coordinate the timely provision of eligible collateral
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Graduate or post graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or in a related field, or in excess of 3 years' relevant work experience in collateral management, Middle Office, Credit, internal audit or related financial services roles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities concurrently.
- Strong I.T. skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to use initiative for problem solving.
- Resourceful, innovative and proactive.
Package:
- Excellent basic salary with a full corporate benefits package
- Location: London / City