Jefferies Financial Group

Collateral Management Associate

Jefferies Financial Group$90K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of Collateral Management Operations and regulatory frameworks (CFTC, SEC)
  • Experience with non-cleared swap transactions
  • Familiarity with various derivatives products (e.g., FX, IR Swaps, CDS, Equity Swaps)
  • Knowledge of margining processes for Repo, OTC and TBA transactions
  • Proficient in relevant collateral management systems (Smartstream TLM, AcadiaSoft, TriOptima, Broadridge)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

  • Process OTC Swap, Repo, and TBA Collateral Call issuances daily
  • Confirm and process Anticipated Demands for Counterparty Collateral
  • Initiate collateral transfer payments and receipts for Liquidity Management
  • Handle month-end Collateral Interest processing
  • Conduct thorough portfolio reconciliation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Potential for career advancement within the company
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position: Collateral Associate

The candidate for the Collateral Associate position must exhibit a strong understanding of Collateral Management Operations and its application to the CFTC and SEC bilateral Non-Cleared Swap transactions by carrying out Jefferies Policy and Procedures in conjunction with ISDA best practices. The Collateral Management team is responsible for the margining of the following business streams:
  • Repo Finance
  • OTC Swaps (CFTC Covered, SEC Security Based Swaps and OTC Options)
  • TBA-Covered Agency (Forward Settling transactions)

The Collateral Associate will be responsible for daily processing of OTC Swap, Repo and TBA Collateral Call issuance as well as confirming and processing of Anticipated Demands for Counterparty Collateral. In addition, the Collateral Associate will initiate collateral transfer payments and receipts for Liquidity Management, month-end Collateral Interest processing, and portfolio reconciliation. The candidate should have exposure and understanding to the following derivatives products:
  • Foreign Exchange
  • FX Options
  • IR Swaps
  • Credit Default Swaps (single name)
  • Credit Default Index (CDX)
  • Total Return Swaps
  • Equity Swaps
  • OTC Equity Options

Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent service to internal and external customers; exposure to Smartstream TLM Collateral, AcadiaSoft, TriOptima triResolve, and Broadridge is a plus. Should exhibit excellent interpersonal and PC skills.

Primary Location: Jersey City Full Time Salary Range of $90,000-$100,000.

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About Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a diversified financial services company that operates in investment banking, capital markets, asset management, and direct investing. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City. Jefferies Financial Group has operations in over 30 countries and employs over 4,000 people. The company's businesses include Jefferies, a global investment bank; Leucadia Asset Management, an asset management firm; and Berkadia, a commercial real estate company. Jefferies Financial Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JEF.
Learn more about Jefferies Financial Group
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$775.2 million
5 Year Trend
-9.8%
Revenue
$6.7 billion

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