
Funding, Liquidity and Collateral Management- Associate
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on collateral, acting as the primary point of contact for all collateral-related queries
- Lead negotiations and execution of collateral terms and schedules with financial counterparties and clients
- Identify and implement optimisation opportunities that include but are not limited to revenue generation and cost reduction
- Maintain a deep understanding of collateral processes and requirements from a front office perspective
- Performing daily/weekly/monthly reporting and comprehensive analysis for various collateral metrics
- Independent analysis of collateral position and movement for the bank
- Performing PnL analysis and substantiation for the FM CEM Funding, Liquidity and Collateral profit centres
- Developing and running control functions for various aspects of CEM Funding, Liquidity and Collateral
- Participate in developing new tools and methodologies for CEM Funding, Liquidity and Collateral
- Proactively monitor market and regulatory developments impacting collateral management
- Bachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative subject or equivalent
- Finance degree or course in Derivatives and/or Risk is desirable but not essential
- Proven experience at a Trading, Risk, or XVA desk, with a strong understanding of financial markets
- Advanced Excel modelling capabilities, with a focus on building robust and scalable models
- Proficient in VBA/Python, with experience automating workflows and developing analytics tools
- Solid understanding of Interest Rate, FX, and Credit derivatives, including their pricing, risk sensitivities, and market conventions
- Working knowledge of Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), XVA (CVA, DVA, FVA, MVA), and regulatory margin and collateral frameworks
- Skilled in presenting complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Skilled in using MS Office tools for reporting, analysis, and communication with stakeholders
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large datasets and extract actionable insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to a wide range of audiences
- Results-driven and highly organised, with a track record of delivering high-quality work under pressure
- Demonstrated initiative and ownership; able to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development in a fast-paced, evolving market environment
- Willing to go the extra mile to support team objectives and client needs