Cash & Collateral Management Senior Analyst

The Cash & Collateral Management Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities:

• Supports Cash Management Operations global team and managers in creating a strong team to define, perform and control Cash Management Operations processes regionally and globally
• Is responsible for the efficient and proper utilization of cash & collateral throughout the firm, and its subsidiaries at Central Banks, Agent Banks and other FMIs, on both a domestic and international basis, including timely settlement of all payment obligations
• Is responsible for effective predicting, forecasting and reporting to Treasury processes
• Works on funding process, will analyse cash flow, use of cash capital and collateral, transfers of funds (intra-company and with outside parties), bank account usage
• Establish controls for all cash & collateral movements and cash usage and coordinate activities with control functions and audits
• Play a significant role in developing data processing, liquidity management and funding systems used at Cash Management Operations
• Maintain and operate automated or semi-automated cash management systems to track and predict cash flows, allocate funds to appropriate areas on settlement dates, monitor excess or idle cash, and assist in projecting short term funding requirements. Monitor portfolios and associated exposures to ensure sufficient collateral is timely pledged effectively and in accordance with needs and rules
• Subject matter expert who develops and implements business initiatives, client solutions, and/or projects
• Stays abreast of developments within the collateral and margin function and considers his/her implications for own job and the business
• Has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of complex deliverables often related, but not limited to Cash Management processes
• Accountable for integrity of process, operations and associated results; may have responsibility for planning, budgeting and policy formulation within area of expertise
• Responsible for detailed analysis of collateral related issues where the best course of action is not evident from the information available, but actions must be recommended/taken
• Contributes to standards around which others will operate
• Supports a wide range of internal clients (product, sales, client delivery, and technology) and external corporate clients
• Develops and exercises business plans, policies and procedures, and demonstrates an ability to lead projects, offer innovative solutions and cost saving opportunities
• Oversees the daily performance of the collateral and margin processes to satisfactory completion of the daily operational cycle
• Defines, develops, implements and tracks appropriate margin related KPIs and SLAs for the group
• Liaises with internal (front office, middle office, settlement, control, etc.) teams and external clients to assess service quality and identify areas for improvement
• Conducts discovery and due diligence activities with clients to meet their needs
• Solves complex client queries and consults with clients as required
• Applies a solid knowledge of the business to develop creative solutions to meet client and business needs
• Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis to define problems and develop solutions, mostly but not limited to Cash Management processes
• Influences strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services that have direct impact on the business
• Acts as an advisor or coach to new or junior staff