Collateral Management Associate - Structured & Trade Finance | London / Hybrid | Up to £65k + Benefits We're working with a global trading firm in London that's on the hunt for an experienced Collateral Management Associate to join their Structured and Trade Finance (STF) team.
This is a key middle-office role where you'll help manage a portfolio of lender facilities, ensure effective collateral control, and play an integral part in the execution of complex trade finance structures - particularly in the Energy and Soft commodities space.
If you're a stickler for detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy translating complex financial data into practical insights, this could be the perfect fit.
Main responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day management of structured lending and liquidity facilities, ensuring they remain active and fit for purpose.
Act as the main point of contact for banks and lenders on facility terms and usage.
Review and approve drawdown requests and supporting documents including BBLs, invoices, CoOs, and inspection reports.
Perform daily reconciliations of loan positions and collateral across systems, monitoring exposures, margins, limits and haircuts.
Manage supplier payables and coordinate funding across bank facilities, focusing on optimisation and cost efficiency.
Monitor cash forecasting and collateral valuations to support liquidity and risk management.
Work closely with agency banks to ensure compliance with facility covenants.
Support in structuring new deals and ensuring legal documentation aligns with credit approvals.
Identify and resolve collateral-related issues, and contribute to system improvement and UAT testing.
Travel may be required for warehouse and lender site visits.
Essential experience:
~3+ years in a Middle Office STF role within a bank or commodity trading house.
~ Deep understanding of Energy and Soft commodity trade finance.
~ Skilled in collateral and loan management systems, with hands-on UAT and implementation experience.
~ Confident with letters of credit and related documentation.
~ Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
~ Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven.
~ Strong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Why apply?
You'll be joining a best-in-class team known for its excellence in commodity trade finance. There's real variety, autonomy, and scope to make a tangible impact - with access to structured training, exciting projects, and global stakeholders.
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Collateral Management Associate - Structured & Trade Finance | London / Hybrid | Up to £65k + Benefits