Collateral Operations Analyst (f/m/d)

We are currently hiring a forward-thinking and results-oriented Collateral Ops Analyst for the Trade Support EU & Collateral Team. The role is based in our Paris office.

What you do

Operational excellence:

• Act as the main point of contact for complex collateral related queries, with active backup responsibility for Trade Support activities
• Work autonomously as part of the Trade Support EU & Collateral team and collaborate closely with internal/external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Manage and/or escalate issues/topics in a timely manner
• Ensure robust oversight of daily and weekly controls, including but not limited to collateral disputes, failed collateral movements, coupon claims and onboarding activities
• Maintain and enhance operational procedures and documentation.
• Be able to fully cover at least one Trade Support activity on top of Collateral Management (Listed Derivatives, OTC Cleared & Bilateral or Equity & Fixed Income & FX)

Process improvement & Innovation:

• Identify structural inefficiencies, investigate root causes, define remedial actions/enhancements, and monitor subsequent implementation
• Think out of the box, differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective: suggest pragmatic and innovative solutions to regular problems, with positive attitude.
• Drive process automation by analyzing, streamlining, and developing coded solutions to improve efficiency and robustness

Stakeholder management:

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Portfolio Management, Client Account Managers, Legal, Risk as well as external service providers, building strong partnership

Projects/Initiatives:

• Actively contribute to projects and initiatives including project steering and serving as a subject matter expert on Trade Support & Collateral scopes.

What you bring

• Excellent university degree, preferably in Business or Finance
• Prior relevant experience (3 years+) working in Middle Office Collateral Management activities, ideally in Asset Management
• Knowledge of other Middle Office activities such as Collateral Management, Trade Support, and financial instruments
• Excellent understanding of Front to Back value chain
• Analytical mindset with proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with project management methods
• Coding abilities to support automation and process streamlining
• Ability to use Microsoft Copilot, with a strong commitment to ethical and responsible AI practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various functions such as Portfolio Management, Client Account Managers, Risk and with Service providers
• Team spirit, with good communication and presentation skills and outstanding interpersonal competence
• Highly organized, ability to work independently as well as empower a team
• Fluency in English, German language skills considered a plus.

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development, and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• Volunteering time
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.  

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.  

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion, and trust are at the heart of our culture.  

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position.  If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com.   

To Recruitment Agencies

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.  

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place.  

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.  

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.  

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

How to Apply: Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application.

To support our recruiters, we use Fit Score—an AI‑powered tool that highlights how closely your profile aligns with the role. This helps us review applications more efficiently and focus on what matters most: your skills and experience.

Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.

95900 | Operations | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent