Middle Office Analyst - Entry level at Citi

Job Description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Markets Operations Belfast Overview:Our Operations groups are core to the success of the Markets business. We support a wide range of clients alongside having significant interaction with external clients. A role within Markets Operations means that you will have a global reach, in an environment which provides you with new development opportunities right here in Belfasts iconic Titanic Quarter. You can play an important part in transforming and simplifying our operating model. This role is within the Derivative Confirmations Middle Office team, covering GSP, Rates and Equity Derivatives. This is a great opportunity to join a high performing & welcoming team, who directly interact with over 200 global clients and support our tradingdesk across 3 key regions (Europe, Asia and North America) This is a high-profile , global team , with exposure to large volumes of trades and high value items. The role involves daily engagement with External Clients, Front Office trading and sales , internal stakeholders and 3rd party vendors to reconcile exceptionitems and identify/resolve at root cause. The successful candidate will receive supportive training and a personal development plan to help them succeed within this role and develop their career at Citi. Responsibilities:

• Provide first point of contact service for Clients within the function.
• Ensuring all issues/breaks are raised and resolved appropriately, in a timely and risk-conscious manner
• Regular communication with Internal Clients and Stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Trading Desk, and other Middle Office groups globally.
• Ability to produce timely accurate reporting statements for the group on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to ensure appropriate oversight of client accounts.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firms reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adheringto Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountabilitywith those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in creating and implementing processes that result in improved business performance
• Effective verbal and written communication and analytical skills

Skills:

• Stakeholder engagement
• Great communication skills across all channels
• Ability to show initiative
• Root cause analysis
• Client management

Education:

• • Bachelors/University degree in an analysis related discipline or equivalent experience
  Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additionalbenefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services------------------------------------------------------ Job Family:Securities and Derivatives Processing------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunityreview Accessibility at Citi . View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement . View the EEO Policy Statement . View the Pay Transparency Posting