Client Asset and Regulatory Reporting Analyst - Entry Level

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Belfast is seeking a junior CASS Regulatory Operations analyst to support client money calculations, CMAR/MCAR collation and regulatory submissions.

You will assist daily processing and governance within the CASS framework, engaging with multiple stakeholders and driving accuracy. You will work with Change Partners to improve reporting and automation, participate in ad-hoc projects, and develop into a CASS SME while closely collaborating with Operations and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in Securities & Banking Operations or in a control/regulatory function.
• Strong product knowledge and understanding of systems and product flows.
• Knowledge of CASS rules and regulations is advantageous but not required.
• Team player able to collaborate across levels to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Process daily client money and shortfall calculations and liaise with stakeholders to ensure accurate processing.
• Collate and submit CMAR/MCAR figures to FCA/CBI at appropriate entity level.
• Produce and distribute MIS reports for relevant CASS processes in a timely manner.
• Identify improvements to regulatory reporting processes and support change initiatives.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and build regulatory understanding for future progression.
• Develop depth of knowledge in products, markets and operational flows within CASS.

Skills

Business Acumen

Change Management

Constructive Debate

Data Analysis

Financial Acumen

Internal Controls

Issue Management

Process Execution

Regulatory Management

Regulatory Reporting

Job description

Team Overview:

The EMEA Regulatory Operations CASS team performs a key role in a number of Client Asset (CASS) processes including Client Money Calculations, Client Money Diversification,

CMAR, MCAR, CASS RP, 10 day + break management oversight, Prudent Segregation calculations and oversight. The group acts as central point of contact within Operations & Technology for CASS issues enabling transparency and escalation and is responsible for

chairing the monthly CASS O&T Client Asset Forum in addition to participating in Business aligned CASS Client Asset Forum.

Role Overview:

This role is a junior position within the CASS Regulatory Operations team as part of the Belfast Operations , with key responsibilities for CASS including but not limited Client Money calculation and oversight, CMAR collation, and submission to the FCA, MCAR collation and submission to the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), PS14/9 activities covering

Prudent Segregation, Break Management and Shortfalls. The team is continuously engaged with Change Partners identifying areas for automation, inputting into Business Requirements performing UAT and updating procedures resulting from change. The team is

working on building upon the existing CASS governance process within O&T working closely with O&T managers and Client Asset and Depositor Protection Office.

What you'll do

• Processing of daily client money and shortfall calculations, engaging with key stakeholders, business lines, control groups and client asset oversight teams (where relevant) to ensure timely and accurate processing on behalf of the firm. Input of daily payments in order to adjust books and records accordingly in line with client money calculations performed.


• Collation and completion of a monthly Client Money Asset Return (CMAR & MCAR), at a business level, providing a detailed walkthrough of proposed submission figures to key business sponsors in addition to submitting to the FCA and CBI at a consolidated entity level.


• Timely and accurate collation and distribution of key MIS reports for all

relevant CASS processes.

• Adherence to all Control and Compliance requirements and updating procedures as required.


• Identification of areas for improving existing regulatory reporting processes and controls, supporting the Change Team, Technology and other relevant stakeholders to deliver technology solutions for manual processes, assisting with UAT where required.


• Participation in ad-hoc projects as required.


• Develop regulatory understanding with opportunity to develop into a CASS subject matter expert (SME). Develop an in depth knowledge of the products, markets and processes being supported.


• Exposure to management groups across Operations. Fully proficient in

the use of technology within own department.

• Enhancing communication and organizational skills.


• Meeting targets set within the group and interacting with a wide spectrum of people to achieve these skills.

What we need from you

• The ideal candidate would have experience in Securities & Banking

Operations, or in a Control or Regulatory/Compliance function with strong

product knowledge and a working understanding of systems and product

flows. Knowledge of CASS rules and regulations would be advantageous but not necessary. Team player who works well with colleagues of all levels in achieving value-added results.

• Ability to build productive working relationships across Operations.


• Ability to consistently deliver work of a high standard whilst under pressure.

Understand the front to back technology used within the day to day

processes

• Self-motivation, flexibility and a strong desire to succeed will bring a

recognized and rewarded career.

• Eagerness and willingness to learn and develop within a team environment


• Good communication skills

Job Family Group:

Finance

Job Family:

Regulatory Reporting

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Change Management, Constructive Debate, Data Analysis, Financial Acumen, Internal Controls, Issue Management, Process Execution, Regulatory Management, Regulatory Reporting.

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