Associate, Collateral ManagementMargins Representative I

## Key Role Overview This role sits within Collateral Management, Middle Office and focuses on monitoring and managing collateral and margin activities for clients. The incumbent will handle collateral calls and dispute resolution, perform reconciliations for derivative products, support onboarding of new clients, and participate in technology projects and process improvements. ## What are the Key Responsibilities? - Monitoring collateral calls from counterparties - Facilitating margin dispute resolution between parties - Verifying delivery of collateral to clients and brokers - Performing cleared and bilateral reconciliations for derivative products traded by clients - Complex problem resolution and acting as intermediary for issue resolution and post-execution support and communication with counterparties (traders, etc.) - Involvement in technology projects and enhancements related to collateral infrastructure - Participating in projects, testing and continuous process improvement - Compiling and distributing metrics and management information for reporting - Facilitating the onboarding of new clients and new business ## What are the Required Qualifications? - High school/secondary school or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required - 1-3 years of total work experience is preferred (posting specifies preference rather than a strict requirement) ## What are the Preferred Qualifications? - 1-3 years of total work experience preferred as noted in the posting ## Compensation & Benefits - Salary range: Not specified in the posting - Key benefits: Highly competitive compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs; pay-for-performance philosophy; access to flexible global resources and tools; focus on health and personal resilience; generous paid leaves including paid volunteer time ## Additional Information - Work arrangement/location: Role is located in Manchester - The role is part of a global financial services firm and may involve collaboration with clients and counterparties across teams - Employer statement: BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans)

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