Collateral & Client Valuations Analyst at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• CIB Post Trade Services Team (PTS) is currently looking for a Collateral & Client Valuations Analyst, to perform operational functions of the Collateral & Client valuation business and ensure compliance with Equities regulation, Exchange control rules, bank policies and other related directives. 
• Have a solid understanding of the margining process for Cleared and Non Cleared Derivative IM & VM margins under CSA , CSA IM & GMRA as well as SBL margining under GMSLA.
• To provide support on all Collateral Management activities and processes in relation to the following:
• Ensure margin calls are processed timeously 

Query Resolution

• Trioptima recons – report and resolve all material portfolio reconciliation breaks
• IMEM recons - report and resolve all material portfolio reconciliation breaks
• Ensure all applicable reconciliations are completed timeously
• Ensure all applicable reports are distributed timeously
• Engage internal and external Absa clients
• Ensure material breaks are escalated 
• Keep abreast of emerging regulations that are impacting Collateral activities
• Take accountability and be visible to stakeholders on issue resolution, by providing proactive    solutions.  
• Identify new opportunities to enhance delivery, reduce risk & operating expenses while improving efficiency.
• MI & KPI reporting – monthly review, analysis & refinement, with the assistance of senior management

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Accountability: Collateral & Client Valuation 0perations

• Ensure that all client valuations are successfully issued on a daily and monthly basis
• Ensure margin calls are processed timeously for OTC CSA, OTC IM, GMRA, GMSLA agreements
• Compile, distribute and resolve queries on collateral recons
• Compile, distribute and resolve queries on collateral reports
• Monitor automated client valuation exception queue
• Assist with the automation of existing manual client valuation
•  Extract the daily Trioptima mtm difference reports and investigate all differences over the threshold (older than 3 days , USD 1M; EUR 1M & ZAR 15M)
• Investigate and respond to all emails from Counterparties on MTM /Entity breaks
• Build a good working relationship with FO, MO , Credit Risk, Market Risk & Client Static
• Ensure the procedure manual is updated with changes regularly
• Ensure all queries are responded to timeously
• Ensure all Items at Risk or aged items are escalated to Senior Management for resolution

Accountability: People Management

• Work with managers in the team to achieve excellent business results through continuous people development

Accountability: Change Management

• Introduce, deploy and manage best practice procedural methodology and adherence relative to providing superior client service offerings
• Manage procedural change within the context of working with all representative stakeholders in terms of employee resource requirements

Accountability: Risk Management

• Ensure that processes, control requirements and risk management frameworks that impact the area are understood
• Work with the Risk & Control Team during the scoping of audits to ensure fair coverage
• Agree corrective action items with Internal Audit
• Complete required compliance and attestations
• Ensure and understand all compliance and risk requirements and identify gaps
•  Ensure that all regulatory requirements are adhered to.

Education and Experience Required

• B-Degree in a business-related field or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification
• 5 Years’ Experience in CSA, GMRA & GMSLA margining, in a Banking Environment

Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 5)

• Knowledge and experience in Acadia, Front Arena (preferable) Trioptima  & IMEM
• Logical thinker and good problem-solving skills

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

End Date: October 8, 2025