Securities and Derivatives Intermediate Analyst

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Team/Role Overview

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 theOperations- Transaction Services team. Based in our Budapest office, the successful candidate will facilitate the clearance, settlement, and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the highest level of accuracy and efficiency in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

1. Transaction Processing & Settlement:

• Manage securities & cash transaction settlement, resolving inconsistencies.
• Facilitate accurate and timely asset transfers (private debt/equity).
• Process cash payments, perform bookkeeping, support liquidity management, and act as process expert.

2. Client Service & Stakeholder Management:

• Handle client inquiries, provide transaction reports, and offer auxiliary services.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve payment/settlement issues.
• Build relationships, oversee outsourced tasks, and support client/product onboarding.

3. Risk, Control & Reconciliation:

• Assess and mitigate risks in business decisions, safeguarding firm assets.
• Resolve internal and external reconciliation breaks.
• Escalate potential issues promptly to minimize bank risk.

4. Process Improvement, Reporting & Systems:

• Recommend process improvements using data analysis.
• Maintain data integrity by adhering to manuals and controls.
• Support procedural changes and contribute to BAU administration.

5. Team Support & Development:

• Review and approve complex transactions from associates.
• Develop and deliver training to enhance team skills.
• Troubleshoot system flows and perform post-trade adjustments.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Financial Services, Operations, Accounting, Finance, or a related business area.

• A strong understanding of Treasury products, accounting principles, and financial market regulations.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the procedural requirements for securities transaction processing.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with a high attention to detail.

• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (experience with macros and data analysis is a plus).

• Experience with financial systems such as Aladdin is considered an advantage.

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Hungary, 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 compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Cafeteria Program

• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices

• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines

• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

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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