Collateral Product Owner & Project Manager

Company DescriptionLegal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. Our global asset management business provides our clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, working internationally across public and private markets. Who we are We are one of Europe’s largest asset managers and a major global investor across public and private markets.Asset Management is a critical driver of our Group strategy. The business aims to work synergistically with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers, and deliver enhanced shareholder returns.  Our investment philosophy and processes are focused on creating value over the long term. We believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to our clients, can create value and drive positive change. Job DescriptionAt L&G Asset Management, we're looking for a Collateral Product Owner & Project Manager to play a key role in shaping and enhancing our collateral management capabilities across both cleared and bilateral derivatives markets. This is a highly visible role that combines product ownership, project delivery, regulatory change and stakeholder management, providing the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives and help drive operational excellence across a complex investment environment.Working closely with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Technology, Legal and external market participants, you'll lead the evolution of our collateral operating model, ensuring it remains scalable, efficient and aligned to business growth and regulatory requirements.What you’ll be doing:Owning and developing the end-to-end collateral operating model across cleared and bilateral derivativesDefining and delivering the strategic collateral roadmap, driving business priorities and regulatory requirementsLeading collateral-related change initiatives including EMIR, UK EMIR, UMR, clearing expansion and technology transformation projectsPartnering with stakeholders across Investments, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Technology and Operations to deliver business outcomesEnhancing collateral processes, controls and workflows to improve efficiency, automation and scalabilityOverseeing governance frameworks, risk management activities and regulatory compliance across collateral servicesManaging relationships with clearing brokers, CCPs, custodians, counterparties and industry vendorsMonitoring collateral performance, operational risks, key controls and service metrics to support continuous improvementWho we’re looking for:Extensive experience within derivatives and collateral management gained in asset management, investment banking or custody environmentsStrong understanding of both cleared and bilateral margining models and collateral management processesProven experience delivering large-scale operational, regulatory or technology change programmesSound knowledge of EMIR, UK EMIR, UMR and broader derivatives market regulationExperience working with CCPs, clearing brokers and collateral optimisation initiativesStrong project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives from planning through to implementation, with Proven experience owning the collateral productExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsA collaborative and solution-focused approach, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesWhatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemesGenerous pension contributionLife assuranceHealthcare Plan (permanent employees only)At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holidayCompetitive family leaveParticipate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)There are many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and onlineWe’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experienceAdditional InformationAt L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: FinanceExperience level: Not ApplicableIndustry: Financial Services