26992128 Securities & Derivatives Analyst

CITIBANK N.A.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi’s Markets business is seeking a Securities & Derivatives Analyst in Singapore to support APAC ETD trade matching, allocation, and clearing. You will work with regional teams to ensure accurate processing, risk management, and timely resolution of issues.

The role requires 1–3 years of operations experience, knowledge of ETD systems, and a proactive approach to process improvements. A Bachelor’s degree is required. Overtime/shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD).
• 1–3 years experience in Operations.
• Good knowledge of key industry futures systems (Exchange GUI, Clearing system).

Responsibilities

• Match and allocate across APAC ETD markets (SFE, OSE, HK, SGX; Taiwan, Thailand, China, India, Malaysia).
• Manage T+1 exceptions including suspense and client query management.
• Perform Exchange Regulatory reporting (ASX DBOR, SGX PCS).
• Follow-up and escalate IT outages to minimize client impact and repeat issues.
• Participate in UAT and system rollout as required.
• Work with stakeholders locally and globally (Client Services, House Middle Office, Front Office, Client Executives).
• Monitor and escalate trading errors, missing allocations, unaccepted trades with third-party clearing brokers.
• Be able to work shift.

Skills

ETD knowledge

Operations experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Citi’s Markets business provides world-class solutions and an unmatched global presence. We serve corporates, institutional investors and governments from trading floors in almost 80 countries. The strength of our underwriting, sales and trading and distribution capabilities span asset classes and currencies, providing us with an unmatched ability to meet the needs of our clients.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Securities & Derivatives Analyst. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• (Optional) We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.

In this role, you’re expected to:
The successful candidate will be reporting to the APAC Head of Exchange Traded Derivative Trade Management (ETD)

The candidate will be responsible for timely management of ETD trade matching, allocation and clearing across a number of APAC Exchanges. Given that this is the first touch area for all client and house trades within ETD Operations, it is crucial that the candidate is highly focused on accuracy, timely risk management as well as diligent follow-up on root cause where failure in the trade flow arises.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be driven to learn quickly and become proficient in multiple market procedures in a short space of time. The individual should also demonstrate curiosity and willingness to challenge current processes and suggest changes and improvements to team management to help us constantly improve and evolve.

• Matching and allocation across APAC ETD markets (including exchange facing markets: SFE, OSE, HK and SGX and broker markets eg Taiwan, Thailand, China, India, Malaysia.
• Management of T+1 exceptions including suspense and client query management
• Perform Exchange Regulatory reporting eg ASX DBOR, SGX PCS
• Follow-up and escalation of IT outages to minimize client impact and repeat issues
• Participation in UAT and system rollout as required
• Work closely with various stakeholders (locally and globally) eg Client Services, House Middle Office, Front Office desk, Client Executives, etc on trade flow/query/breaks
• Closely monitor and escalation to regional management any trading errors, missing allocations, unaccepted trades between Citi and third-party clearing brokers
• Able to work shift

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

Qualifications

• knowledge and experience of Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD)
• Minimum 1 – 3 years experiences in Operations
• Preferably with good knowledge of key industry futures systems, e.g. Exchange GUI, Clearing system, GMI is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player who works well in a global and regional team environment
• Ability to influence change and implement process improvements is essential
• Innovative in devising support solutions and improving processes
• High-level of client service to both internal and external clients with utmost professionalism at all times
• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting, or Finance