Institutional Fixed Income Operations Officer

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Job Overview

At Citi, our employees reflect the remarkable range of cultures and perspectives of our clients across the more than 160 countries and jurisdictions where we do business – a powerful advantage that combines global insights with deep local knowledge. We recognize that unique individuals, collaborative teams and inclusive leaders have far-reaching impact and are the engines of new ideas. It’s our willingness to embrace the richness of our diverse teams, ideas and possibilities that drives our growth and progress.

Our Operations and Technology team builds, supports and delivers the infrastructure, security and operational elements that empower Citi to pursue our mission of enabling growth and economic progress. Our teams are embedded in the functions and businesses to deliver the optimal tools and environments, allowing Citi to be the best for our clients.

Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.  For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.

• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.

• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

In this role, you are expected to:

Provide support for the Citigroup Global Markets Aust (CGMA) Business. Processing of Fixed Income Security transactions and provide a settlement service dealing with both External and Internal customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsibility for Monitoring the RBA Repo trades to ensure we have securities on hand to deliver before cut-off and ensure no exceptions

• Delivery management/Depot re-alignments of Fixed income bonds for all entities as required between Euroclear and local depositories

• Ensure daily cash journals are calculated and completed with digital timestamps.

• Ownership of control functions and all post execution exception processes such as daily reconciliation and weekly BSER exception reporting monitoring for all Fixed Income.

• Responsibility for Reporting, investigation and follow up of Failed Trades, metrics and Commentary

• Process daily margin requirements with multiple clients and ensure payment /receipts and dispute resolution are make in a timely manor

• Liaise with domestic & regional clients, both internal and external for resolution of failed and unmatched trades.

• Provide pro-active client service at all times to both internal & external clients and Partner with the Business and Middle Office in terms resolving issues.

• Organize and complete important quarterly monitoring and control testing of Fixed Income processes

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with the ethical standards contained in the Citigroup Code of Conduct.

• Understand ASX and ASIC Market Integrity Rules in conjunction with the Settlement Process

• Adhere to firm policies and procedures, regulatory and legislative requirements.

• Responsible for supporting the business unit to ensure compliance with firm policies and procedures, such as Manual Payments Policy and US Sanctions/Global Interdiction.

As a successful candidate, you would ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

• Previous experience in a Financial Markets operations role is preferable.

• Basic knowledge of core Banking (Treasury related) products preferred.

• Understanding of general business and financial Markets principles.

• Knowledge of Local and International Financial Bonds Markets from a settlements perspective.

• Basic Accounting knowledge with a base to develop Securities accounting knowledge. Understanding of proofing concepts and Two-way reconciliation processes.

• Minimum Software literacy of ‘intermediate’ in relation to Excel and MS Word.

• Appreciation and understanding of the key treasury controls such as the importance and impact of unconfirmed trades or outstanding settlement reconciliation items.

• Ability to work in a team with a willingness to learn from others, share knowledge and accept added responsibility as and when required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Able to recognise problems early and offer suitable solutions for resolution.

• Identify opportunities for simplification and streamlining of processes

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

​Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today!

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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