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Collateral Specialist

Date Posted: 16/10/2024

Location: Reigate

Job Type: Full time

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About the role

We are looking for a Collateral Specialist to manage the daily collateral activity for CSA variation margin and initial margin, repo and longevity reinsurance for Just Group. This covers approximately 25 counterparties with 40+ collateral agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Processing of daily derivative collateral margin calls (variation margin and initial margin), repo margin calls and less frequent reinsurance collateral movements

  • Monitoring of substitutions required for collateral positions pledged

  • Daily reconciliation of derivative positions within TriResolve, identifying and resolving differences and breaks

  • Monthly interest processing on cash balances

  • Continuously look to challenge and improve existing processes

  • Take ownership of counterparty/internal queries in shared mailbox

  • Perform monthly reporting to assist with preparation of Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO) report

  • Ensure process documentation is kept up to date

Skills & Experience

  • Must have relevant collateral management experience

  • Portfolio reconciliation experience is desirable

  • Good knowledge of derivative instruments, cash and securities collateral requirements and trade lifecycles

  • Knowledge of rates, credit, FX and exchange-traded derivatives and corporate/government bonds is desirable

  • Experience using TriResolve highly desirable

  • Knowledge of repo and reinsurance agreements would be advantageous

  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

  • Intermediate/advanced level of experience with Microsoft Excel

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and a good application of financial controls

Company Benefits

  • A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

  • Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday

  • Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case

  • A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets

  • Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company

  • FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)

  • A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal

  • Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

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