Securities and Derivatives Expert

Citigroup Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Citi Dublin is seeking a Senior Securities and Derivatives Expert to join our Operations team. The role focuses on optimizing Agency Securities Lending recall processes across 22 markets, delivering precise recall management and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor staff, drive improvements with data analysis and AI-enabled solutions, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant processing of securities recalls and related corporate

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in securities transaction processing (Securities Finance/Securities Lending).
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute securities finance recall transaction processing.
• Develop procedures and techniques to enhance team productivity including AI-driven solutions.
• Serve as analytical and procedural expert and first escalation point for staff and clients.
• Escalate control gaps and issues to senior management as required.
• Identify control gaps during recalls cycle and implement solutions to mitigate risks.
• Mentor and advise junior staff and ensure updated procedures are followed.

Skills

Securities Finance

Securities Lending

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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

Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. 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.

Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.

The Securities and Derivatives Expert is a senior-level position. The role performs an important function with in the EMEA ASL MO and optimizes EMEA Trade Support operations for Agency Securities Lending (ASL) across 22 markets. This role will be responsible for ensuring seamless and timely recall execution and securities return administration for both equity and fixed income instruments. Beyond core recall management, the role encompasses critical desk support, precise corporate actions desk update bookings and claims management execution and understanding. Exceptional proficiency in timely and effective recall management is essential, directly mitigating risk and ensuring compliance within the highly time-sensitive and complex client sale vs. on-loan review process.

Responsibilities

• Execute securities finance recall transaction processing.
• Formulate procedures, techniques and contribute to the development of new solutions that enhance team productivity, ensuring the entire team meets or exceeds performance goals, including the adoption and utilization of AI-driven solutions
• Serve as an analytical and procedural expert and the first point of escalation for staff members, management, and internal/external clients
• Escalate control gaps and issues to senior management as required
• Identify control gaps during recalls cycle and implement appropriate solutions to mitigate risks and prevent control losses
• Analyze data to identify control deficiencies and resolve discovered issues through the implementation of appropriate proceduresAct as a mentor and advisor to new and junior staff

Requirements

• Extensive relevant experience, preferably in securities transaction processing, with a focus on Securities Finance and/or Securities Lending
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of middle office trade lifecycle processes and procedures, with the ability to investigate and resolve issues related to agency lending activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Dublin, 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 that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more here.

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 energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

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Job Family Group

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family

Securities and Derivatives Processing

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

65600,00€ - 98400,00€

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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