Our client is a global energy & commodity trading group and one of the most exciting and commercially driven Commodity Trading houses in the industry We are seeking a dedicated and results-oriented Collateral Analyst to join our clients wider Financial Operations team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who takes pride in delivering results and is looking to establish themselves in a leading trading house. The successful candidate will play a key role by managing the day-to-day OTC collateral with a global clientele while also contributing to projects and process improvements. Products covered in this role include European power & gas, physical oil, financial commodity derivatives, interest rates, and FX. The role involves profound collaboration with other teams, including Settlements, Credit, Trade Finance and treasury, offering ample opportunities to get involved in various projects. RESPONSIBILITIES: Own the day-to-day collateral management process: Execute timely margin calls and respond to incoming margin calls. Manage cash and LC movements, working closely together with Treasury and Trade Finance. Anticipate and escalate potential issues to the manager when required. Prepare and send daily collateral escalation reports for management and stakeholders. Manage the monthly cash collateral interest settlements Host and coordinate internal stakeholder meetings, providing necessary input and insights To be successful in this role you will need to: Demonstrate strong understanding of the risks associated with the collateral process. Have a good understanding of CSA terms and conditions both general and counterparty specific. Foster and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the Credit, Settlements, Treasury, and Trade Finance teams, ensuring regular and consistent daily communication. Identify process and risk-reduction improvements, recommending and implementing efficiency enhancements. Train and support settlements team members to cover collateral responsibilities during periods of absence. Has strong excel and technical skills (VBA or SQL is an advantage). SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience: Minimum of 1 years in collateral management, preferably in the commodities sector. Topical Knowledge: Familiar with collateral flow processes, CSA types and terms, and collateral cover types. Systems Skills: Strong familiarity with financial systems, advanced Excel skills, and analytical tools. Risk Awareness: Familiarity with the risk factors associated with collateral processes, with a proactive approach to risk management. Ownership Mindset: Demonstrates independent working capability alongside being a collaborative team player. Problem Solving: Committed to resolving issues and identifying process gaps for improvements. Communication Skills: Comfortable interacting with senior management and escalating issues in a timely, professional manner.