Operations Senior Analyst

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

Job summary

A global financial institution in Belfast is seeking a candidate for the Brokerage Solutions Team. This role focuses on improving processes and requires strong analytical skills. The ideal applicant will have prior experience in financial services, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of accrual accounting. Competitive salary and attractive benefits are provided, along with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience in financial services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with process improvement/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex process problems through root cause analysis.
• Guide and assist junior staff.
• Conduct analysis and manage escalated issues.

Skills

Analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Process engineering

Understanding of accrual accounting

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Overview of Citi:
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 Brokerage Solutions 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 including Front Office Sales and Trading Desks, Compliance, Legal, Finance and HR; 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 truly 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, creating an exciting environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion within an organisation that authentically values and invests in its people

Role Overview:

The Brokerage & Brokerage Solutions team are part of Citi’s Futures & Derivatives Clearing organisation within Citi Markets. Citi is one the world’s leading providers of Listed and Cleared OTC Derivative clearing to institutional and hedge fund clients. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and growing business.

The Brokerage Solutions Team is a newly established team within Futures & Derivatives Clearing Operations. The mission of Brokerage Solutions is to deliver outstanding continuous improvement and process re-engineering in support of over $200m in annual settlement of Futures market execution expenses. This is an outstanding opportunity for candidates who are passionate about change management and have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will have excellent skills and a proven track-record of business and data analysis, along with process design and engineering skills.

What you'll do:

• Resolve complex process problems which require an in-depth evaluation of root cause analysis.
• Provide guidance and assistance to junior staff
• Solve complex inquiries, conduct discovery and complete due diligence activities for client/broker requests
• Serve as analytical or procedural expert for Brokerage processing and DOCs flows
• Conduct detailed analysis of accrual accounting alongside partners from finance and reconciliations
• Critically analyse business processes and propose solutions to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the front to back brokerage flow
• Provide detailed analysis of escalated issues when necessary and recommend actions for resolution
• 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.

What we'll need from you:

• Previous relevant experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience within financial services preferred
• Process engineering / improvement experience
• Working understanding of fundamentals of accrual accounting

Education:

• GCSE English & Maths

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 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.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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