Reference Data Services Intermediate Analyst

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

Job summary

A global financial institution in Belfast is seeking an Analyst to join its Documentation Operations Unit. The successful candidate will focus on data quality support for trading legal agreements and must have strong analytical and communication skills. A hybrid work model is available with competitive salary and significant benefits including generous holidays and health insurance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Discretional annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience with data management tasks in a large office setting.
• Ability to interpret strict rules and procedures.
• Proficient in using various proprietary systems.

Responsibilities

• Review bilateral contracts and ensure accurate data entry.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve questions and expedite processes.
• Provide training and feedback to team members.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Experience in data processing

Ability to multi-task

Leadership qualities

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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 Belfast.

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.

Team/Role Overview

This is an analyst position within the MAC (Master Agreement Central) Documentation Operations Unit. Ensuring that assigned day to day activities for the processing of trading legal agreements are completed in a timely manner with a primary focus on data quality support of global contract negotiations and trades which includes reviewing legal documentation/internal forms and being able to interpret the language in the documentation, entering critical data into our internal systems. The accuracy of that data is critical as this data is utilized by several downstream systems to perform Risk-Weighted Asset (RWA), Margin, Collateral Valuation Agent (CVA) computation and others.

What you’ll do

• Review the bilateral contracts, ensure data is enter correctly in MAC system, upload documents into repository system, work with internal stakeholder to resolve any possible questions and expedite the upload process.
• Some of these Bilateral contracts that will be required to be processed by the candidate include International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), Securities Financing Transactions (SFT) Agreements (Master Repurchase Agreement (MRA), Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA), Master Securities Loan Agreement (MSLA), Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreement (MSFTA), Futures Agreements and others.
• This position is a senior analytical position responsible for the execution and approval of agreements in the MAC system, after thoroughly reviewing requests. This position involves deeper analysis, ensuring data accuracy before approval, as the data impacts critical downstream systems.

What we’ll need from you

The ideal candidate should have experience with similar data management tasks in a large office setting and have experience in a data processing field that requires 100% data accuracy. The candidate must be detail oriented, be able to interpret, follow strict rules and procedures and be able to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines. In addition, they must be able to work independently with limited oversight and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as the job requires extensive interaction with internal legal representatives as well as other areas of the firm.

It is a requirement of the position that the candidate have demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers to include MSWord, Excel, and the ability to learn and use various proprietary in-house systems including web-based programs and the like.

The individual must have strong communication skills to work closely with “makers” and other teams, providing feedback, sharing updates, and ensuring everyone is aligned. This role also includes providing training, answering questions, and offering learning sessions for the team. The ideal candidate must demonstrate leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure, while working with complex data requests and fast-paced environments.

• Eye for detail and be able to process data quickly without errors.
• Strong analytical skills. Be able to isolate root cause by looking at available data.
• Ability to manage control practices demonstrating a risk-based approach.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interact with Legal, Margin Ops and Credit teams.
• Ability to proficiently use MS Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines as part of a team
• Willing to be involved in all aspects of a task
• Exhibit good attention to detail while focused on delivery
• Ability to work on several initiatives concurrently and cope with changes in priorities

What we can offer you

This is a role that'll offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of financial services operations. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career. 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 - Services

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Job Family:

Reference Data Services

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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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