Treasury Analytics and Operations Analyst Shift Pattern: Standard 40 Hour Week (United Kingdom) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Corporate Grade: E - Associate Reporting Line: (UK Division) Clearing COO Location: UK-London Worker Type: Permanent A highly motivated and detail-oriented Treasury Analytics and Operations Analyst is required to join our growing team, focusing on cash and non-cash collateral management and settlements for LME Clear. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our clearing activities, particularly within the dynamic LME market. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of treasury operations within a CCP environment, with significant growth potential as we expand our front office trading and investment activities. Key Responsibilities: Collateral Management: Provide independent valuations of all collateral types Partner with Clearing Services to ensure the timely settlement of cash between SPS banks and Treasury accounts Partner with Clearing Services to maintain Default Management settlement instructions and procedures Treasury Cash Settlement/ Management: Execute and monitor payment instructions related to margin calls, settlement obligations, and other treasury transactions. Investigate and resolve settlement failures and discrepancies. Ensure adherence to all relevant settlement deadlines and regulatory requirements. Optimize settlement processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk. Default Management: Support the default management process by executing settlement-related activities in the event of a member default. Process the liquidation of collateral and the distribution of funds according to LME Clear rules and procedures. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of default events. Analytics, Control & MI: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and management information (MI) reports related to collateral management, settlements, and treasury operations. Perform data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Contribute to the development and implementation of control frameworks to mitigate operational and financial risks. Support the automation of treasury processes through the use of technology and data analytics tools. Participate in projects to enhance treasury operations infrastructure and systems. Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., treasury investment, risk management, legal) and external counterparties (e.g., clearing members, custodians, banks). Effectively communicate with stakeholders regarding operational issues and inquiries. Academic and Professional Qualifications Required: Minimum of A Level education Experience with financial data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) is desirable. The Association of Corporate Treasurers (AMCT, CertTF) qualification or progress towards it is desirable. IMC/ IOC qualification or progress towards it is desirable. Required Knowledge and Level of Experience: Understanding of cash and non cash settlements Understanding of Treasury activities from an operations or front office perspective Understanding of liquidity risk management across financial institutions and markets Intermediate excel/word skills – developing basic VBA/SQL/ Power BI skills desirable A willingness to develop automation skills, including Python programming. Interest in short term rates, money markets and fixed income markets. Mechanics and processes behind clearing house risk management. Skills set and Core Competencies Required: Strong analytical and practical skills. Ability to work well within a team, to tights deadlines in a fast moving environment. Able to deliver individual work to a high standard in agreed timeframes. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. High self-motivation and drive to develop own skills Personal Qualities: Demonstrate appetite to work in small organisation and be prepared to ‘muck in’ with daily team and department tasks. Highly motivated and results-oriented. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Proactive and willing to take initiative. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange. As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets. HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all. Discover the latest career opportunities and programmes at HKEX.