Job Title: Collateral Management Business Analyst (6-Month Contract) Location: London Duration: 6 Months About the Role: 5 days in the office. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Collateral Management Business Analyst to support a series of short-term projects focused on collateral management, system upgrades, and repo/trading infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the upgrade of the SmartStream (TLM) system, contributing to repo project initiatives (MUSI, MUSA, MUSAK), and providing insights related to capital optimization, especially around Total Return Swaps in Canada. This is a contract role suitable for professionals with experience in financial operations, collateral processes, and exposure to systems like SmartStream TLM. Key Responsibilities: Support collateral management initiatives across a small portfolio of projects. Assist in the coordination and testing of the SmartStream TLM upgrade planned for this year. Collaborate with project teams on repo-related initiatives (MUSI, MUSA, MUSAK), focusing on data alignment, process mapping, and integration efforts. Analyze balance sheet and capital requirement constraints impacting Total Return Swaps (TRS), especially in the Canadian market. Liaise between operations, technology, and compliance teams to ensure requirements are well-documented and delivered. Participate in UAT, reporting improvements, and post-implementation support as required. Required Qualifications: 3 years of experience in financial services, preferably in collateral management, middle office, or operations. Working knowledge of SmartStream TLM or similar transaction lifecycle/collateral systems. Experience with repo, securities lending, or total return swaps. Understanding of balance sheet usage and capital requirement concepts. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and coordination abilities. Nice to Have: Experience with related repo platforms. Familiarity with the Canadian regulatory or capital markets environment. Exposure to Agile project delivery and UAT processes. Contract Details: Start: Aug 2025 Duration: 6 months