Reference Data Services Intermediate Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Belfast is looking for a Data Services Intermediate Analyst to deliver critical reference data and maintain communication with global operational teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, relevant experience in finance, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. This position offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and generous benefits including extensive holiday allowance and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Discretionary annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance packages

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees and families

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Job related relevant experience is required.
• Attention to detail for judgments and recommendations based on analysis.
• Ability to handle problems independently and solve complex issues.
• Experience within a financial organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate Client and Counterparty reference data.
• Liaise with global operational teams for consistent model application.
• Collate cross-regional metrics and prepare reports.
• Be involved in key projects and manage escalation effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

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

The Data Services Intermediate Analyst Role of the Account Master Central Team (AMC) within the Data and Regulatory Operations team is to deliver authoritative, timely and accurate Client and Counterparty reference data to downstream consuming systems and businesses through the AMC platform.

This role will sit within the Belfast Entity Data Management team and will report into the Global Head and will work closely with our teams in APAC and NAM to ensure that all maintenance is performed in a timely and consistent manner. The Data Services Intermediate Analyst is a developing professional role. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information.

What you’ll do

• Proficiency in team processes, specifically a subject matter expert in maintenance of Global Financial Company Identifiers for securities of interest.
• Liaise with other operational teams globally such as Risk, Finance to ensure that a globally consistent model is followed with respect to this critical reference data.
• Cross-regional metrics collation, implementation, training, and accuracy checking on a weekly basis to ensure adequate for Senior Management.
• Involved in key projects for unit.
• Delivers daily project work and escalation management, routine and defined tasks, while developing knowledge of the broader context in which work is being performed.
• Secondary procedure owner, coordinate changes/updates across team processes to be considered for procedural update timely and obtain appropriate approvals and catalogue with Data Quality Team.
• Solely responsible for monitoring enhancement testing within system, delegating JIRAs to colleagues participating to review if fit for purpose, provide feedback, training, multiple weekly updates on progress to technology, as well as have colleagues volunteer to fulfil check out as and when required.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating 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

• Job related relevant experience
• Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of information.
• Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems.
• Relevant experience within a financial organisation preferred
• Strong aptitude with PC skills including MS Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, business writing, and verbal/presentation skills including good communication skills with peers and management also with the ability to be assertive.

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.

Job Family Group: Operations - Services

Job Family: Reference Data Services

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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