Securities & Derivatives Intermediate Associate Analyst

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Jersey City, New Jersey, is seeking an entry-level Sec & Derivative Intmd Associate Analyst to assist in the clearance, settlement, and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions. The role supports Operations - Transaction Services and involves processing orders from trading desks and branch offices.

Responsibilities include trade processing, project participation, risk awareness, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a structured, high volume, time sensitive, high risk and demanding environment.
• Futures trade processing and clearing.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and transactions from trading desks and branch offices.
• Perform exchange close outs and process option expiration.
• Identify policy gaps and enhance flows and processes.
• Resolve settlement issues and escalate as needed.
• Support implementation of securities processing improvements.
• Review derivative trade activities and reconcile cash/holdings/pricing.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Futures trade processing

High-volume environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Sec & Derivative Intmd Assoc Analyst is an entry level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership
• Position Management across NAM/EMEA exchanges
• Perform Exchange Close Outs
• Process Option Expiration
• Break Resolution
• Reconciliation of physical products
• Friday expiry processing
• Identify policy gaps and enhance the streamlining of flows & processes
• Resolve settlement related issues and elevate as needed; recommend solutions to resolve complex issues
• Participate in the implementation of assigned projects, including new products, services and upgrades to platforms
• Monitor and provide solutions to errors to minimize risk to the Firm
• Contribute to the creation of customized reporting used to present information to management
• Support implementation of securities processing improvements
• Review and analyze derivative trade activities, procedures to reconcile cash/holdings and securities pricing.
• Develop and use knowledge of securities, processing practices and standards
• 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 of relevant experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a structured, high volume, time sensitive, high risk and demanding environment.
• Futures trade processing and clearing

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Working Pattern

• Covering 11:00 – 20:00 with later working on Friday expiry
• Hybrid role with office attendance expected 3 days/week

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

Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$78,320.00 - $109,280.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 16, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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