Middle Office Intermediate Analyst – Spread Products

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Middle Office Cash team.

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.

Team/Role Overview

The Spread Products (SP) Middle Office is responsible for supporting the Front Office Markets Sales and Trading desks by building, maintaining and providing a robust operational risk and control framework. The Middle Office also serves as an essential liaison between the Front Office and their counterparties, as well as control functions like Operations, Technology and Product Control.

The SP Middle Office is looking for a candidate to provide Middle Office support to the SP Derivatives and Cash trading desks.

The Securities & Derivatives Intermediate Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with other operations teams.

What you’ll do

•  Process securities transactions, provide analytic input for traders and aid in review of derivative products.

• Utilize data analysis tools and methodologies, in conjunction with professional judgement to make process improvement recommendations.

• Resolve settlement related issues and escalate as needed; recommend solutions to resolve complex issues.

• Participate in the implementation of assigned projects, including new products, services and upgrades to platforms.

• Identify policy gaps and formulate new policies to enhance the streamlining of trade flow processes.

• Monitor and provide solutions to errors to minimize risk to the bank.

• Provide informal guidance, and/or on the job training to new team members.

• 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• Relevant experience and knowledge.

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to partner with other teams to provide innovative solutions.

• Be creative and have a structured approach to problem solving.

• Ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing deadlines.

• Comfortable with working in a team environment, challenging the status quo and driving own performance.

What we can offer you

This role will provide you with an in depth understanding of the full trade life cycle and provide exposure to global teams and projects.

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 additional benefits 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. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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