COLLATERAL MANAGER

Job Description

• Position: Collateral Manager
• Location: Zurich
• Department: Finance
• Workload: 100%

Tasks

• Management of cash and non-cash collateral activities within the Global Treasury Team in Zurich.
• Managing relationships with external collateral counterparties and service providers; working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring that all daily collateral processes are carried out accurately and in accordance with requirements.
• Monitoring collateral positions and identifying potential operational, liquidity, and counterparty risks; escalating issues as needed.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the collateral management infrastructure, including new processes, automation, and workflow improvements.
• Identifying opportunities for optimization to improve processes, controls, and efficiency within the team and the department.
• Serves as a central point of contact between customers, internal business partners, and operations, providing prompt investigation and resolution of complex operational issues.
• Supporting and sharing knowledge with other team members, contributing to a collaborative environment that fosters both individual growth and high-performing teams.
• Participation in projects and initiatives related to collateral management, securities finance, and the collateral management function, as well as providing support in the implementation of agreed-upon solutions.

Requirements

• A degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in collateral management and with relevant applications (e.g., TriOptima, TriResolve, Accula).
• A solid understanding of securities financing agreements and processes.
• Experience in cash and non-cash collateral management, reconciliation, settlement, margining, or related processes.
• Knowledge of derivatives and structured products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate and solve operational problems.
• Advanced Excel skills and a strong technical understanding; additional programming skills are a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• A pragmatic and proactive approach, with a keen eye for detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• A flexible, motivated, and collaborative team player with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

We offer

• Experience the dynamic atmosphere of a leading fintech company.
• Opportunities to gain insight into all departments in order to understand and build knowledge across the product and sales chain.
• Modern offices in exceptional locations.