Operations Analyst-Entry Level

PowerToFly; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Belfast is seeking a client-focused professional for their Markets Operations Team. This role involves engaging with external clients, tackling trade confirmation issues, and ensuring timely resolution of queries. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and extensive communication capabilities. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits including a hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a legal/financial service organization preferable.
• Proven track record in delivering results in a challenging and changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with all trade confirmation related issues.
• Close liaison with internal businesses and stakeholders.
• Produce timely accurate reporting statements to ensure oversight of client accounts.
• Understand the impact of applicable regulations on the business area.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret data

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 Confirmations 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 role involves daily engagement with External Clients, Front Office trading and sales, internal stakeholders and third party vendors to reconcile exception items and identify/resolve at root cause.

What you'll do

• Assisting clients with all trade confirmation related issues
• Close liaison with internal businesses and stakeholders.
• Ensuring all issues and breaks are raised and resolved appropriately, in a timely and risk-conscious manner.
• Produce timely accurate reporting statements to ensure appropriate oversight of client accounts.
• Assist with process improvement.
• Understand impact of applicable regulations on the business area and ensure that all regulatory requirements are met.
• Assist with client onboarding.

What we’ll need from you

• Experience of working in a legal/financial service organisation preferable.
• Proven track record in delivering results in a challenging and changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interpret data
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills

Successful candidates will attend a two 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

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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