Cash & Collateral Management Intermediate Analyst - APAC Shift

Citigroup Business Process Solutions Pte. Ltd.; Pateros; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Business Process Solutions Pte. Ltd. in the Philippines is seeking an intermediate analyst for Cash & Collateral Management. The role involves analyzing cash flow, collateral usage, and intra-company transfers, while establishing controls and coordinating with auditing.

You will interact with middle and back-office teams, prepare complex reports, and support process improvement initiatives within the treasury function.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years relevant experience.
• Emerging as an expert in a specific skill set, business area or product.

Responsibilities

• The role works APAC shift from 9am to 6pm with some late-night calls for EMEA.
• Responsible for efficient and proper utilization of cash & collateral on domestic and international bases.
• Establish controls for all cash & collateral movements and coordinate with auditing functions.
• Collaborate with operations settlement areas to establish procedures and controls.
• Develop and coordinate data processing systems for cash management and treasury functions.
• Monitor portfolios and exposure to ensure collateral is requested timely.
• Provide guidance and training to new team members.
• Interact with internal/external clients with professional communication.
• Escalate and resolve issues providing timely responses to requests.

Skills

Cash & Collateral Management

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

None

Job description

The Cash & Collateral Management Intermediate Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Responsibilities:

• The role is working in APAC shift from 9am to 6pm with some late-night calls for EMEA.
• Responsible for the efficient and proper utilization of cash & collateral throughout the firm, and its subsidiaries, on both a domestic and international basis. Working with the funding and credit relations groups, will analyze cash flow, use of cash capital and collateral, transfer of funds (intra-company and with outside parties), bank account usage, bank compensation, and flow-through of funds
• Establish controls for all cash & collateral movements and cash usage and coordinate activities with auditing functions
• Arrange lock-box and/or other security/control systems in domestic and international locations and work closely with various operations settlement areas to establish proper procedures and controls
• Play a significant role in developing and coordinating data processing systems as they relate to both the cash management group and the entire treasury function along with the collateral operations group
• Monitor portfolios and associated exposure to ensure collateral is requested from internal and external counterparties in a timely manner
• Integrates a solid understanding of industry and business standards and practices of collateral and margin processes
• Applies professional judgment, analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies to make recommendations to senior management to support process improvement
• Deals with most collateral related problems independently and has some latitude to resolve complex issues
• Day-to-day focus is on resolution of complex collateral issues, where expertise is required to interpret against policies, guidelines or processes
• Applies judgment when interpreting data, preparing reports, and presents findings to management
• Makes resolution recommendations based on identified trends and facts
• Designs and analyzes complex reports often related, but not limited to Collateral and Margin processes to satisfy management requirements and support/control activities
• Participates in, and supports the implementation of, projects as assigned, applies project management skills to support initiatives
• Interprets data and makes recommendations for the launch of new products/ services and upgraded platforms that supports collateral and margin functions
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the collateral and margining processes to identify policy gaps and formulate policies to support the streamlining of related work processes
• Minimizes risk to the bank through a solid understanding of procedural requirements - provides solutions to reduce errors, and to adhere to audit and control policies
• Timely management, escalation and resolution of all requests / inquiries / issues / errors
• Applies a solid understanding of how the team and area integrate with others (middle office, settlements, control, etc.) in accomplishing the objectives of the sub-unit, and the wider Operations group
• Provides informal guidance and/or on-the-job-training to new team members
• Utilizes advanced communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills to interact with colleagues, management and internal/external clients, in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information in a concise and logical way, while being sensitive to audience diversity.
• Has direct interaction with external customers to disseminate or explain information
• Individuals at this level usually have full ownership for one or more processes, reports, procedures or products, and may also be considered analytical or procedural experts, representing a unit or team on cross-functional processes or project deliverables at a broader level.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned
• 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:

• 2-5 years relevant experience
• Individuals who are emerging as an expert in a specific skill set, business area or product but who remain focused primarily on daily execution

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Cash and Collateral Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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