Lead Analyst, Securities & Derivatives: Processing & Settlement

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi, a leading global bank, seeks a Sec & Derivatives Lead Analyst to manage orders and transactions from trading desks and branch offices, coordinating with Operations - Transaction Services to clear, settle and investigate client securities and derivatives activity.

The role emphasizes KPI/SLA tracking, risk-aware decision making, and ongoing system enhancements to processing procedures. Based in New York, it offers a comprehensive benefits package and clear career growth.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Subject matter expert in at least one area of Securities and Derivatives processing.
• Advanced knowledge of hedge funds activities including calculation of Net Asset value (price), recording of corporate actions, reconciling cash and holdings, and pricing of securities
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Identify project resources, monitor work and budget, and mitigate risks.
• Ensure satisfactory completion of daily project operations in backing of existing and new clients, including all regulatory requirements
• Develop, implement and track appropriate KPIs and SLAs for the group
• Recommend and implement new systems and enhancements to securities processing procedures
• Provide an in-depth analysis and develop solutions to issues related to securities processing or hedge fund activities
• Conduct discovery and due diligence activities with clients to meet their needs
• Assess service quality and identify areas for improvement
• Advise and coach new/lower level personnel
• 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.

Skills

Securities processing

Derivatives processing

Hedge funds

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Citi, a leading global bank, seeks a Sec & Derivatives Lead Analyst to manage orders and transactions from trading desks and branch offices, coordinating with Operations - Transaction Services to clear, settle and investigate client securities and derivatives activity.

The role emphasizes KPI/SLA tracking, risk-aware decision making, and ongoing system enhancements to processing procedures. Based in New York, it offers a comprehensive benefits package and clear career growth.