Futures Operations Analyst - Entry Level

PowerToFly; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Belfast is seeking a candidate for an entry-level role focusing on trade clearing of EU and UK derivatives. This position offers supportive training to help develop your career within the company. Responsibilities include ensuring timely clearing of trades, collaborating with internal teams, and suggesting process improvements. You will enjoy a hybrid workplace, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including generous holidays, performance bonuses, and private medical insurance, making it a great opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance packages

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience preferable but not essential.
• Fundamental understanding of treasury products and accounting.
• Ability to perform various activities in a high-risk environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trades clear on time with exchange-traded derivatives.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for best-in-class offerings.
• Maintain and update static data as needed.
• Suggest process improvements using fresh perspectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

This is an entry‑level role within the futures team in Belfast. It offers a great opportunity to join a high‑performing and welcoming team that directly interacts with numerous areas of the bank, including front office trading. The role focuses primarily on trade clearing at numerous EU and UK clearing houses (CCPs) – ensuring that the books and records of the firm are kept in line with what is cleared in the real world.

The successful candidate will receive supportive training and a personal development plan to help them succeed within this role and develop their career at Citi.

What you will do:

• Working with exchange‑traded derivatives (ETD) to ensure trades clear on time
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to collectively create a best‑in‑class offering for our clients
• Maintain and update static data where needed
• Use your fresh perspective to suggest process improvements

What we will need from you:

• Previous relevant experience preferable but not essential
• Fundamental understanding of treasury products, accounting and regulatory policies
• Proven ability to perform various concurrent activities/projects in a high‑risk environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of macros
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Attention to detail

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best‑in‑class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretionary annual performance‑related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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