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

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Securities & Derivative Analyst in Belfast. This entry-level position involves trade verification, settlement tasks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special employee discounts

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• Relevant experience preferred.
• Understanding of Treasury products and regulatory policies.
• Ability to work in a high-risk environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade verifications for booking requests.
• Generate trade confirmations according to ISDA templates.
• Complete settlement tasks and daily rate revaluations.
• Coordinate transaction processing issues.
• Perform regulatory controls and account reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ability to handle concurrent activities

Knowledge of macros

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

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

Benefits

• 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

Job Family Group

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family

Securities and Derivatives Processing

Time Type

Full time

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