Markets Operations - Securities & Derivatives Analyst (Entry Level position)

Citi; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Securities & Derivative Analyst in Belfast, UK. This entry-level position involves processing orders and transactions, ensuring accurate trade verifications, and completing settlement tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and strong skills in analysis and communication. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, performance-related bonuses, and private medical insurance. Join us at this global firm where you will be empowered and motivated to thrive.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Relevant experience preferred.
• Understanding of Treasury products and regulatory policies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-risk environment.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Verify trade accuracy for booking requests.
• Generate trade confirmations and match them.
• Complete settlement tasks accurately.
• Collaborate on transaction processing issues.
• Perform regulatory controls and record retention activities.
• Prepare regulatory reports as required.

Skills

Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Knowledge of Treasury products

Understanding of accounting policies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Macros

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 in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Markets Operations Team.

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.

The Securities & Derivative Analyst is an entry level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade verifications to ensure accuracy of booking requests
• Generate and match trade confirmations according to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) templates
• Complete settlement tasks and daily rate revaluations accurately and on time
• Coordinate transaction processing issues to the appropriate department and collaborate on a solution
• Perform regulatory controls, account reconciliations, and record retention activities in accordance with established policies
• Prepare and submit periodic internal and external regulatory reports
• Participate in the periodic General Ledger (GL) proofing exercises as directed
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience preferred
• 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 demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting or Finance

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Benefits

• 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.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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