Client Service Analyst

The Margin Client Services team is the primary interface for our clients utilizing the industry‑standard platform for automated collateral management. As an Analyst, you will support clients in streamlining their margin workflows, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards (such as UMR), and managing the movement of collateral. You will work at the intersection of credit risk, liquidity management, and technology, collaborating closely with product, development, and sales teams globally.

Collateral Workflow Management:
Provide daily support to subscribers on end‑to‑end margin call workflows, including Variation Margin (VM) and Initial Margin (IM).

Dispute Advocacy:
Assist clients in identifying the root causes of margin disputes by bridging the gap between portfolio breaks and collateralized exposure.

Agreement Digitization:
Assist in the onboarding and "digitization" of Legal Agreements (CSAs, MCAs, and ACAs) to ensure automated calculation of thresholds, MTAs, and rounding.

Trade & Position Normalization:
Handle complex data sets to ensure accurate calculation of Net Exposure and Required Margin within the Tri Resolve environment.

Regulatory Compliance:
Actively monitor and educate clients on evolving market regulations (EMIR, Dodd‑Frank, and UMR Phases) and their impact on collateral requirements.

Product Evolution:
Collaborate with Product Management and Developers to provide feedback on margin‑specific features, such as Optimization, Interest Processing, and Inventory Management.

Quality Assurance:
Participate in UAT testing for new platform functionalities, ensuring the tool remains the market leader in collateral automation.

Collateral Proficiency:
Understanding of the margin call lifecycle, including issuance, pledge acceptance, a settlement.

Data Analysis:
Proficiency in using text editors and advanced spreadsheet functions to interpret trade valuations and collateral eligibility lists.

Client Relationship

Skills:

Ability to manage high‑pressure situations, such as resolving time‑sensitive margin disputes or settlement failures.

Operational Agility:
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment where market volatility can lead to sudden spikes in margin call volumes.

Communication:
Strong verbal and written English skills; the ability to explain complex financial movements to both back‑office operations and front‑office risk managers.

Market Knowledge:
In‑depth understanding of OTC Derivatives and the trade lifecycle, specifically regarding how trade economics drive collateral movements.

Regulatory Literacy:
Familiarity with Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR) and the operational requirements for exchanging Initial Margin (IM).

Legal Familiarity: A basic understanding of ISDA/CSA documentation and how various parameters (rounding, thresholds, currency haircuts) affect margin calculations.

Technical Interest: A keen interest in Fintech and the automation of legacy manual processes through SaaS solutions.

New York, USA

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

At OSTTRA, our benefits philosophy offers a market‑competitive package that reflects our position as an industry leader. We want to ensure you feel valued, secure, and empowered wherever you are in the world.

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• Flexibility and growth:
  We empower you to work in a way that suits your life. This includes a hybrid working…