Securities and Derivatives Associate Analyst

Citi•Getzville, NY

About The Position

We're building a team of sharp, disciplined operators who thrive in high-volume, high-stakes environments. This role is for someone early in their career who wants to learn fast, own meaningful work, and build expertise in securities settlement operations at scale. You'll work directly on securities transaction processing and settlement—solving problems in real time, managing risk, and ensuring flawless execution across a complex product set. You'll be surrounded by experienced professionals who will challenge you, coach you, and expect you to grow quickly. This isn't a back-office support role. It's operational infrastructure. The work you do protects the firm, enables the business, and builds the foundation for everything that happens upstream.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in settlement operations, middle office, treasury operations, or a related operational role
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Comfort with complexity and volume
Technical aptitude
Ownership mentality
Resilience and sound judgment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with securities products, settlement processes, and reconciliation is a plus.
Experience with Excel (including macros) and internal banking systems is valued.
If you're not technical yet, you need to be willing to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end securities settlement processing
Manage breaks, fails, and exceptions with urgency
Solve problems that matter
Strengthen controls and minimize risk
Support the business and drive improvement
Communicate with clarity and professionalism

Benefits

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

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