Collateral Management Specialist (all genders)

Working with us means believing in the future; in the great people who are shaping it together every day and in the wide-ranging career paths it opens up. Collateral Management Specialist (all genders) Location: Vienna Working Hours: Full-time Occupation Area: Financial markets, Banking Operations Company: Erste Group Bank AG Benefits Health Center Learning & Development Sports and leisure Employee benefits Employee Share Program Erste Group was founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank and is today one of the largest stock-listed banking groups in Central Europe.

As an attractive employer, Erste Group offers interesting career opportunities in an international environment. As Collateral Management Specialist, you will be part of a specialized team that plays a key role in securing trading transactions, managing collateral, and ensuring the efficient use of liquidity and securities. You will work at the intersection of Trading, Treasury, Risk Management, Operations, and IT, actively contributing to making our collateral management processes more efficient, secure, and future-ready.

Your Tasks Independently monitor collateral for derivatives transactions (cleared and uncleared OTC), repo, and securities lending transactions Execute and oversee daily variation and initial margin processes, including margin calls, collateral movements, and dispute management Ensure the efficient use of available collateral, taking into account liquidity, costs, regulatory requirements, and risks Monitor collateral exposures, valuations, haircuts, and contractual requirements Identify and implement opportunities for automation and optimization of existing processes Actively contribute to the further development of our collateral management systems, processes, and Group-wide solutions Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including trading desks, international Group entities, clearing houses, and custodians Your Background Completed education in business, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification Ideally, experience in the banking industry, particularly in Capital Markets, Treasury, Collateral Management, Securities Operations, or Risk Management High level of accuracy, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility Independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work Willingness to critically assess existing processes, contribute ideas for improvement, and actively drive change Good command of English; German language skills are considered an advantage Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with collateral management systems is a plus Our Offer Responsible role in a specialized area with direct exposure to international financial markets Broad range of responsibilities combining day-to-day operational activities with analytical and strategic topics Opportunity to actively shape processes and turn your own ideas into practical solutions Discover and enjoy the benefits of Erste Group For this position, we offer a gross annual salary of approximately 55.700,00 Euro (full-time, including overtime allowance).

Your actual salary will be based on your qualifications, experience, and individual fit for the role. We offer our employees the opportunity to divide their hours between working from home and at the office. We consider the diversity of our employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin. Contact Jasmin Sterner Apply online