Securities & Derivatives Senior Analyst, AVP

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Vice President for its Markets Operations Team in London. This role involves resolving complex securities processing issues and providing guidance to junior staff within a dynamic financial environment. You'll engage with various stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and compliance while developing your expertise in financial services. The company offers a supportive and inclusive workplace, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're ready to contribute to a global financial institution and drive positive outcomes, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discretional annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience in Futures Clearing and Markets Operations management.
• Strong data analytics capabilities and logical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex process problems in securities processing.
• Oversee the set-up of new hedge funds and provide guidance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Data Analytics

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA)

Job description

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Client:

06500 Citigroup Global Markets Limited

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

6a0840383671

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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 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

Citi is seeking an Assistant Vice President within Markets Operations organization supporting our Exchange Traded Derivatives and OTC Clearing, and FX Prime Brokerage business. The candidate will report into the London Head of Exchange fees. The current team resides in London, with additional staffing support from Belfast and Tampa. The role includes significant interface with the firm’s business and finance partners, internal technology, regulatory compliance, and other Markets Operations teams.

Citi's Markets Operations group provides a full suite of strategic advisory and financing products to multinational and local corporations, financial and public sector institutions, governments, privately held businesses, and many of the world's most successful and influential individuals and families in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. We provide world-class financial products and services as diverse as the needs of the thousands of corporations, institutions, governments and investors we serve. With trading floors in more than 80 countries, we work to enrich the relationships, products and technology that define our market-making presence. The breadth, depth and strength of our sales and trading, distribution and research capabilities span a broad range of asset classes, currencies, sectors and products — including equities, commodities, credit, futures, foreign exchange (FX), emerging markets, G10 rates, municipals, prime finance and securitized markets.

Citi's Futures and Derivatives Clearing business consolidates Futures, OTC Derivatives and FX Prime Brokerage activity to provide clients with a comprehensive and consistent service experience. Citi Futures is one of the world's largest participants in exchange-traded derivative markets and has also established itself as a market leader in the evolving OTC Clearing world.

What you’ll do

• Resolve complex process problems which require an in-depth evaluation of basic securities processing procedures and industry standards
• Process various hedge fund tasks, including calculating net asset value, reconciling cash and holdings, and pricing securities
• Offer advanced solutions for assigned securities processing areas
• Provide guidance and assistance to junior staff
• Oversee the set-up of new hedge funds, while representing a securities processing team, and acting as the analytical and procedural expert
• Serve as analytical or procedural expert for securities processing deliverables/initiatives
• Prepare expense budgets, analyze expense calculations, and prepare unaudited financial statements
• Ascertain fund value and allocate values to each investor
• Assist with the development of new techniques and streamlining hedge fund/securities processing activities
• 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

• Relevant experience related to Futures Clearing and/or Markets Operations management.
• Experience within Reconciliations vital
• Exchange fee, Billing & brokerage experience preferable.
• Ability to communicate in a compelling manner with all levels of management and across functional areas – both written and oral.
• Ability to operate in a highly matrixed and ambiguous environment, navigate through the global framework, handle conflicting priorities with effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, create support and buy-in across a wide range of stakeholders, creating a strong network and relationships among peers, internal partners, external constituencies, senior decision makers and stakeholders.
• Deeply curious on the “why” behind the “what”. We need someone energetic who has an appetite to continuously improve processes to drive better outcomes and lower risk.
• Logical, analytic and rationale thinker; strong data analytics capabilities are vital.
• Aptitude for assessing levels of risk and discernment to escalate items of potential concern while addressing remediation plans.

What we can offer you

This role offers an opportunity to build in-depth knowledge of financial services operations. Daily challenges will help develop new skills to advance your career.

We prioritize positive social and financial impact, and provide benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• Discretional annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee discounts for staff, family, and friends
• Access to learning and development resources

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels comfortable being their authentic selves. Join us to discover your potential.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply and showcase 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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