Reference Data Services Rep

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Reference Data Services Rep in Pune to maintain and update customer data. The role involves ongoing interaction with global teams to ensure accurate settlement instructions and oversight of vendor activities. Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience in Fund Accounting, strong knowledge of Mutual Funds, and a willingness to work night shifts. Joining this dynamic team offers an opportunity to contribute to a reputable organization dedicated to compliance and quality service.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years relevant experience in Fund Accounting and understanding of Fund processes.
• Knowledge of SSI data and client account management.
• High attention to compliance with laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and refresh existing customer data.
• Interact with global operation teams for timely updates.
• Oversee offshore vendor activity.
• Deliver reference data projects as requested.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Mutual Funds understanding

Stock Market knowledge

Risk assessment

Data management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Reference Data Services Rep 5 performs relatively complex assignments. Has direct impact on the business by ensuring the quality of the tasks or services provided. Works under little to no direct supervision. May service an expansive and/or diverse array of products/services. Applies working knowledge of technical and professional principles and concepts and in depth knowledge of team objectives. Understands how assigned duties contribute to the work of the team/unit and how the units coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve the objectives of the function. Ensures the quality and service of self and others. May recommend new options to enhance productivity in accordance with guidelines. Requires tact and diplomacy when exchanging complex or sensitive information with others. Is sensitive to audience diversity. Basic knowledge of the organization, the business and its policies required. Typically responsible for resolving basic to moderately complex problems based on practice and precedence. Able to assess applicability of similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances not covered by procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Performs on-going maintenance/refresh of existing customer data
• Performs on-going set up and maintenance of settlement instructions in a variety of internal applications;
• Interacts daily with global operation teams to ensure timely update of all settlement instructions
• Actively monitors settlement rates to ensure instructions are being updated correctly
• Liaises with other operations teams globally to ensure settlement instruction (SSI) is correctly and timely added to accounts, where possible, in response prior to trading or confirmation activity
• Directly sources settlement instruction from Clients in response to reference data refresh requirements, trade exception processing, cancel and correct data, requests received via the in house workflow tool.
• Delivers reference data remediation projects as requested by management
• Oversight of offshore vendor activity
• Complete all mandatory reports in a timely manner and to required standard
• 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:

• 2-4 years relevant experience in Fund Accounting, Primary and Secondary Market and have clear understanding on Mutual Funds, Fixed Income, Stock Market and Corporate Actions.
• Knowledge of SSI data; and familiarity with external products and services that add value to client and account data management.
• Knowledge of end to end trade flow across multiple products
• High School diploma or equivalent is accepted
• Must be residing or based in Pune who is willing to work on night shift

Operations - Services

Reference Data Services

Full time

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