Market Operations Analyst - Entry Level (Hybrid)

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Belfast is looking for a candidate to join its Markets Operations team. The role primarily involves the reconciliation of stock borrows and loans while ensuring compliance with credit requirements. Responsibilities include regular client communication, resolving discrepancies, and enhancing client experience. Candidates should possess effective communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model with strong benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning resources

Responsibilities

• Ensure client profile, stock and cash payment instructions are up to date.
• Regular communication with Clients and trading Desk, focusing on Client Service.
• Review cash / portfolio / collateral reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Enhance client experience by identifying process improvements.
• Perform daily reconciliation to prevent exposure and billing differences.
• Complete Billing reconciliations for clients.
• Complete end of day checks against daily exposure reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer literate

Energetic

Collaborative

Flexible

Job description

Organization Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Prime Finance Team.

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

Markets Operations Belfast Overview

Our Operations groups are core to the success of the Markets business. We support a wide range of internal stakeholders alongside having significant interaction with external clients, playing a key role in the overall client experience.

A role within Markets Operations means that you will have a global reach, in a supportive environment which will provide you with new experiences and development opportunities right here in Belfast’s iconic Titanic Quarter.

You can play an important part in transforming and simplifying our operating model.

Role Overview

The primary responsibility is the reconciliation of bilateral stock borrows & loans in accordance with Citi’s credit requirements to prevent any monthly billing issues and meet our regulatory requirements.

What you’ll do

• Ensure client profile, stock and cash payment instructions are up to date
• Regular communication with Clients and trading Desk, with focus on Client Service, covering all stock borrow/loan issues.
• Review cash / portfolio / collateral reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as appropriate, including pricing.
• Enhance our client experience by identifying process improvements
• Perform daily reconciliation to prevent exposure and billing differences
• Complete Billing reconciliations for clients where differences have been identified.
• Complete end of day checks against a daily exposure reports in line with our audit requirements

What we’ll need from you

• Previous relevant experience, preferable but not essential
• Effective communication and analytical skills
• Computer literate
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive
• Good time management

Successful candidates will attend a three week Market Operations Training Academy if required.

This aims to help you understand how Markets Operations work and where your role fits in in Citi while also providing you with all the tools needed to be the best you can be in your new role.

What we can offer you

This role will provide you with an opportunity to grow your client services skills, develop an in depth understanding of our products, the full trade lifecycle and the exposure to work with global teams in Citi.

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 discretional 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.

Job Family Group

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family

Securities and Derivatives Processing

Time Type

Full time

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