Financial Operations Associate Cash & Collateral

Position

Job title: Financial Operations Associate — Cash & Collateral

Employer: APG

Work pattern & location

Contract: Full-time (40 hours per week)

On-site requirement: Fully on-site during the onboarding period; thereafter presence at the Heerlen office two days per week

Freelancers (ZZP): This role is not suitable for freelancers

Travel: 25%–50% travel expected

Role overview

This is an operational role in cash and collateral management. You will perform daily operational activities to ensure smooth execution and monitoring of payments and coordination of collateral to mitigate risk in financial transactions. The role provides the opportunity to develop skills across cash and collateral workflows and to become multi-skilled over time.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations

• Provide cash forecasts

• Process margin calls

• Work to market cut-off times and stock exchange opening hours

• Contribute to projects to improve processes, procedures and systems

• Participate in cross-team initiatives to develop new skills and insights

• If applicable, present a portfolio when engaging in activities such as trading stocks

Candidate profile

• Education: Master’s degree preferred (economics or finance preferred; other academic backgrounds with affinity for the field are encouraged)

• Experience: 2–5 years of relevant work experience, preferably within the financial sector or asset management

• Knowledge: Understanding of asset management and financial markets

• Skills: High attention to detail, strong communication skills, proactive approach, curious and eager to learn

• Languages: Strong command of English and the ability to communicate clearly and convincingly