Asset Servicing Analyst

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai is seeking a Securities & Derivative Analyst 1 to support processing orders and transactions from trading desks, aiding in clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives.

The role requires deep knowledge of equities, fixed income and structured notes, with hands-on experience across the trade lifecycle, settlement mechanics, and regulatory reporting in a high-risk environment and NAM hours.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Comfortable with NAM working hours.
• Fundamental understanding of Treasury products, accounting or regulatory policies.
• Proven ability to perform concurrent activities in a high-risk environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of macros.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and transactions from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with Operations - Transaction Services.
• Perform trade verifications to ensure accuracy of booking requests.
• Generate and match trade confirmations per ISDA templates.
• Complete settlement tasks and daily rate revaluations on time.
• Coordinate transaction processing issues with relevant departments and provide solutions.
• Perform regulatory controls, account reconciliations and record retention as per policies.
• Prepare and submit periodic internal and external regulatory reports.
• Assist periodic GL proofing exercises as directed.
• Escalate, manage and report control issues with transparency.

Skills

Equities

Fixed Income

Structured Notes

Trade lifecycle

Settlement

DvP/RvP

Regulatory reporting

Macros

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Tools

NAM working hours

Job description

The Securities & Derivative Analyst 1 is an entry level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions.

Responsibilities

• The candidate must possess strong domain expertise across Equities, Fixed Income, and Structured Notes, coupled with in-depth experience across the trade lifecycle (execution, affirmation, confirmation, and settlement). A solid settlement background is required, including hands-on mastery of market mechanics such as DvP/RvP flows, fails remediation, Buy-In protocols, and SPO settlement processes.
• Perform trade verifications to ensure accuracy of booking requests
• Generate and match trade confirmations according to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) templates
• Complete settlement tasks and daily rate revaluations accurately and on time
• Coordinate transaction processing issues to the appropriate department and collaborate on a solution
• Perform regulatory controls, account reconciliations, and record retention activities in accordance with established policies
• Prepare and submit periodic internal and external regulatory reports
• Participate in the periodic General Ledger (GL) proofing exercises as directed
• 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.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Comfortable with NAM working hours
• Fundamental understanding of Treasury products, accounting and regulatory policies
• Proven ability to perform various concurrent activities/projects in a high-risk environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of macros
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting or Finance

Job Family Group

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family

Asset Servicing

Time Type

Full time

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