Collateral and Margin Management Analyst

Contract Duration - 6 months - possible extension

Location - Belfast (3 days onsite, 2 days from home)

The Collateral and Margin Management Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgement when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but

direct impact through close contact with the businesses & core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Responsibilities:

* Establish controls for all cash & collateral movements and cash usage and coordinate

activities with auditing functions

* Arrange lock-box and/or other security/control systems in domestic and international

locations and work closely with various operations settlement areas to establish proper procedures and controls

* Play a significant role in developing and coordinating data processing systems as they relate to both the cash management group and the entire treasury function along with the collateral operations group

* Monitor portfolios and associated exposure to ensure collateral is requested from internal

and external counterparties in a timely manner

* Integrates a solid understanding of industry and business standards and practices of

collateral and margin processes

* Applies professional judgment, analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and

methodologies to make recommendations to senior management to support process improvement

* Deals with most collateral related problems independently and has some latitude to resolve

complex issues

* Day-to-day focus is on resolution of complex collateral issues, where expertise is required to interpret against policies, guidelines or processes

* Applies judgment when interpreting data, preparing reports, and presents findings to

management

* Makes resolution recommendations based on identified trends and facts

* Designs and analyzes complex reports often related, but not limited to Collateral and Margin processes to satisfy management requirements and support/control activities

* Participates in, and supports the implementation of, projects as assigned, applies project

management skills to support initiatives

* Interprets data and makes recommendations for the launch of new products/ services and

upgraded platforms that supports collateral and margin functions

* Demonstrates a strong understanding of the collateral and margining processes to identify

policy gaps and formulate policies to support the streamlining of related work processes

* Minimizes risk to the bank through a solid understanding of procedural requirements -

provides solutions to reduce errors, and to adhere to audit and control policies

* Timely management, escalation and resolution of all requests / inquiries / issues / errors

* Applies a solid understanding of how the team and area integrate with others (middle office, settlements, control, etc.) in accomplishing the objectives of the sub-unit, and the wider Operations group

* Provides informal guidance and/or on-the-job-training to new team members

* Utilizes advanced communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills to interact with

colleagues, management and internal/external clients, in order to exchange potentially

complex/sensitive information in a concise and logical way, while being sensitive to audience

diversity.

* Has direct interaction with external customers to disseminate or explain information

* Individuals at this level usually have full ownership for one or more processes, reports,

procedures or products, and may also be considered analytical or procedural experts, representing a unit or team on cross-functional processes or project deliverables at a broader level.

* Performs other duties and functions as assigned

Qualifications:

* 2-5 years relevant experience

* Collateral / Margin / Wealth Management Operations experience preferred, but candidates

with strong operations background considered

Education:

* Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience desired

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

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