Regulatory Analyst - APAC Shift

Citigroup Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Manila is seeking a Reference Data Services Analyst 2 to monitor, analyze, and enhance data and policies in the reference data domain. You will assess data quality, support disclosures, and contribute to project initiatives across multiple teams.

The role requires 2–4 years in data management within financial services, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive mindset. Full-time position based in the Philippines.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in client/counterparty/account data management in a global financial services organization
• Strong research and analytical abilities in addition to technical aptitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with colleagues at all levels
• Strong project management and ability to handle multiple projects
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Advanced analytical capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with DOI in an operational or advisory capacity preferred
• Knowledge of compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies is optional
• Understanding of securities trading and related regulations; ability to prioritize multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Responsible to perform disclosure obligations, including Substantial Shareholdings, Takeover disclosures
• Prepare and submit accurate and error-free disclosure forms
• Ensure that all daily DOI jurisdictional positions reports are prepared and delivered to internal stakeholders before the SLA deadlines
• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve procedures and controls for shareholder disclosures
• Day to day oversight and contribution to creation and maintenance of customer accounts, security and pricing data within multiple systems across multiple teams
• Identify opportunities for improvements to quality of data and client service levels
• Acts as backup for manager
• Provide direction and guidance to team, evaluating performance, making recommendations and identifying training requirements
• Responsible for the successful management and delivery of project initiatives and for the supervision of junior staff to ensure delivery of their tasks which contribute to the projects
• 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
• Analyzing and checking disclosure of interest data and, if necessary, preparing DOI filings for review and submitting filings to the appropriate regulatory body and/or other interested parties as required under relevant regulation
• Escalating any issues or concerns identified and providing input on potential corrective action plans designed to address issues that are identified
• Participating in ad-hoc requests, special projects and regulatory exams directed by other organizations within the compliance or legal departments
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Written & verbal comms

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Project management

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Advanced analytics

Advanced Excel

DOI experience

Compliance knowledge

Securities regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Tools

N/A

Job description

The Reference Data Services Analyst 2 is a developing professional role. Applies specialty area knowledge in monitoring, assessing, analyzing and/or evaluating processes and data. Identifies policy gaps and formulates policies. Interprets data and makes recommendations. Researches and interprets factual information. Identifies inconsistencies in data or results, defines business issues and formulates recommendations on policies, procedures or practices. Integrates established disciplinary knowledge within own specialty area with basic understanding of related industry practices. Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area. Develops working knowledge of industry practices and standards. Limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of the tasks/services provided. Impact of the job holder is restricted to own team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to perform disclosure obligations, including Substantial Shareholdings, Takeover disclosures
• Responsible for preparing and submitting accurate and error-free disclosure forms
• Ensure that all daily DOI jurisdictional positions reports are prepared and delivered to internal stakeholders before the SLA deadlines
• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve procedures and controls for shareholder disclosures
• Day to day oversight and contribution to creation and maintenance of customer accounts, security and pricing data within multiple systems across multiple teams
• Identify opportunities for improvements to quality of data and client service levels
• Acts as backup for manager
• Provides direction and guidance to team, evaluating performance, making recommendations and identifying training requirements
• Responsible for the successful management and delivery of project initiatives and for the supervision of junior staff to ensure delivery of their tasks which contribute to the projects
• 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
• Analyzing and checking disclosure of interest data and, if necessary, preparing DOI filings for review and submitting filings to the appropriate regulatory body and/or other interested parties as required under relevant regulation
• Escalating any issues or concerns identified and providing input on potential corrective action plans designed to address issues that are identified
• Participating in ad-hoc requests, special projects and regulatory exams directed by other organizations within the compliance or legal departments
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in client/counterparty/account data management within a global financial services organization
• Strong research and analytical skills in addition to a strong technical aptitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Previous experience of DOI either in an operational or advisory capacity is preferred
• Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies is optional
• A general understanding of securities trading and corresponding regulations with proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects is preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

• Operations - Services

Job Family

• Reference Data Services

Time Type

Full time

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