Global Collateral Operations Markets Support Analyst

Job Title: Collateral Operations Analyst

Corporate

Title:

Officer

Location: Chester

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering competitive benefits and flexibility to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of our employees and their families.

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Collateral Operations Unit. The main function of the unit is to mitigate exposure to counter party risk on OTC derivative trades. As part of this team, you will monitor daily margin for customers across various products (Rates, Commodity, Structured Credit, Equity, and Foreign Exchange).

• Interact with a variety of groups within the bank (Back Office/Middle Office Operations, Corporate Treasury/Global Securities Operations, Cash/Wire Transfer, Marketers/Traders, Credit, Capital Markets Documentation).
• Determine collateral allocation and delivery of securities.
• Send and receive cash collateral via wire transfer.
• Support traders in executing and marketing derivatives with financial institutions and corporate customers.
• Monitor credit exposure on derivatives.
• Negotiate collateral agreements and maintain documentation.
• Investigate margin discrepancies, update procedure manuals, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

• Basic understanding of financial markets and derivative products.
• Basic understanding of financial markets documentation (ISDA, IFEMA, PSA).
• College degree or related experience.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to recognize unusual flows or triggers for collateral in agreements and new trade structures.

• Open communication flow, especially regarding new issues or problems, between team members.
• Basic Excel skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle high‑pressure situations, and juggle multiple tasks.

• Private healthcare for you and your family with an annual health screen.
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance, and group income protection cover.
• 20 days of backup childcare and 20 days of backup adult care per annum.
• Flexible benefits and access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness cover, and a flex fund.
• Use of an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders, and virtual GP services.
• Ability to donate to charities through payroll with matching contributions from the bank.
• Access to Arts & Culture corporate membership and discounted entry to cultural institutions.
• Opportunities to volunteer in the local community.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio‑economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We encourage any candidate to inform us of any adjustments required for accessibility.