XVA & Collateral Trader

Join our Collateral and Trading Desk as an XVA & Collateral Trader, where you'll take centre stage in pricing, hedging, and optimising collateral valuation adjustments across our derivatives portfolio. Based in London within our Scarce Resources Management and XVA Trading (SRT) team, you'll manage collateral portfolios for cleared and non-cleared OTC derivatives while serving as a key interface between desk, sales, and trading teams.

• Price and hedge MVA and ColVA across our derivatives portfolio, implementing internal transfer pricing mechanisms for optimal scarce resources allocation
• Actively trade repo markets to optimise collateral funding costs and develop analytical frameworks to support pricing and risk management
• Manage daily margin calls and collateral movements with counter parties and CCPs, analysing portfolio dynamics to identify optimisation opportunities
• Define and execute collateral and funding strategies aligned with business objectives, supporting commercial negotiations on CSA terms
• Report key portfolio metrics and risk drivers to management, providing technical support and market insights across the organisation
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments and market dynamics, advising the sales team on future market developments and product pricing

• Degree in Mathematics, Science, or related field (or A-levels with relevant market experience)
• Proven experience in financial products trading or risk management
• Deep expertise in XVA (CVA, DVA, FVA) with hands‑on experience pricing and risk managing XVA trading books
• Strong credit knowledge and thorough understanding of financial derivatives, market liquidity, and volatility
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and spreadsheet skills with proficiency in Bloomberg and Reuters
• A collaborative team player who thinks quickly, makes sound decisions under pressure, and communicates effectively with senior managers, sales, structurers, and quants

• Advanced experience in collateral management and liquidity optimisation
• Knowledge of regulatory developments in derivatives trading and collateral management
• Experience with repo markets and funding strategies

• CP8/CP6 Certified Persons Registration required
• Commitment to compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and internal requirements

This role offers significant exposure to regulatory developments and market dynamics that drive XVA pricing and competitiveness. You'll work at the forefront of derivatives markets, leveraging deep expertise to support market activity and ensure optimal balance sheet deployment.

If you're passionate about XVA trading, collateral optimisation, and making an impact in a dynamic trading environment, we'd love to hear from you.