Treasury Analytics and Operations Analyst (m|f|x)

E Fundresearch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London seeks a Treasury Analytics and Operations Analyst to manage cash and non-cash collateral and settlements for LME Clear. The role demands strong analytical abilities and teamwork to ensure efficient operations, with a focus on treasury activities. Candidates should possess A Level education and ideally experience with financial data tools like Bloomberg and Refinitiv. This position offers significant growth potential in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial data providers is desirable.
• Progress towards AMCT, CertTF, or IMC/IOC qualification is desirable.
• Understanding of liquidity risk management across financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent valuations and manage collateral settlements.
• Develop KPIs and MI reports related to treasury operations.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Motivation to learn automation skills

Education

A Level education

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Python

Job description

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Treasury Analytics and Operations Analyst (m|f|x) London

A highly motivated and detail-oriented Treasury Analytics and Operations Analyst is required to join our growing team, focusing on cash and non-cash collateral management and settlements for LME Clear. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our clearing activities, particularly within the dynamic LME market. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of treasury operations within a CCP environment, with significant growth potential as we expand our front office trading and investment activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent valuations of all collateral types
• Partner with Clearing Services to ensure the timely settlement of cash between SPS banks and Treasury accounts
• Partner with Clearing Services to maintain Default Management settlement instructions and procedures
• Treasury Cash Settlement/ Management:
  • Execute and monitor payment instructions related to margin calls, settlement obligations, and other treasury transactions.
  • Investigate and resolve settlement failures and discrepancies.
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant settlement deadlines and regulatory requirements.
  • Optimize settlement processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Default Management:
  • Support the default management process by executing settlement-related activities in the event of a member default.
  • Process the liquidation of collateral and the distribution of funds according to LME Clear rules and procedures.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of default events.
• Analytics, Control & MI:
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and management information (MI) reports related to collateral management, settlements, and treasury operations.
  • Perform data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of control frameworks to mitigate operational and financial risks.
  • Support the automation of treasury processes through the use of technology and data analytics tools.
  • Participate in projects to enhance treasury operations infrastructure and systems.
• Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., treasury investment, risk management, legal) and external counterparties (e.g., clearing members, custodians, banks).
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders regarding operational issues and inquiries.
• Minimum of A Level education
• Experience with financial data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) is desirable.
• The Association of Corporate Treasurers (AMCT, CertTF) qualification or progress towards it is desirable.
• IMC/ IOC qualification or progress towards it is desirable.

Required Knowledge and Level of Experience

• Understanding of cash and non cash settlements
• Understanding of Treasury activities from an operations or front office perspective
• Understanding of liquidity risk management across financial institutions and markets
• A willingness to develop automation skills, including Python programming.
• Interest in short term rates, money markets and fixed income markets.
• Mechanics and processes behind clearing house risk management.

Skills set and Core Competencies Required

• Strong analytical and practical skills.
• Ability to work well within a team, to tights deadlines in a fast moving environment.
• Able to deliver individual work to a high standard in agreed timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High self-motivation and drive to develop own skills

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate appetite to work in small organisation and be prepared to ‘muck in’ with daily team and

Department Tasks

• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative.