Securities and Derivatives Associate Analyst

Citi • Getzville, NY

3d

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 We're looking for someone who understands the basics and is ready to accelerate. If you've worked in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment—even outside finance—we want to hear from you.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail You catch what others miss. You think logically under pressure. You verify, you don't guess.
• Comfort with complexity and volume You can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment without losing composure or quality. You understand that settlement deadlines don't move.
• Technical aptitude 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.
• Ownership mentality You take responsibility for outcomes. You escalate early, communicate clearly, and follow through. You understand that in settlement operations, your work directly impacts the firm's risk profile.
• Resilience and sound judgment Markets move. Systems fail. Counterparties miss deadlines. You stay calm, think clearly, and solve problems in real time while protecting the firm and our clients.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end securities settlement processing You'll execute trade settlement, clearance, and reconciliation across securities products. You'll become fluent in how securities trades move from execution to final settlement—and what breaks when they don't.
• Manage breaks, fails, and exceptions with urgency You'll monitor daily settlement activity, identify fails before they become problems, and work with counterparties, custodians, and internal teams to resolve issues same-day when possible. Settlement deadlines are non-negotiable.
• Solve problems that matter You'll investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies, payment issues, and operational exceptions. You'll learn to distinguish between noise and risk, and you'll escalate intelligently.
• Strengthen controls and minimize risk You'll monitor errors, support reconciliation processes, and ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements. You'll learn how operational discipline protects the firm's reputation and client assets.
• Support the business and drive improvement You'll provide reporting that informs decision-making, contribute to process enhancements and automation initiatives, and help identify what's broken so we can fix it.
• Communicate with clarity and professionalism You'll interact with traders, middle office, custodians, and external counterparties. You'll explain complex issues clearly, manage escalations effectively, and represent the team with credibility.

Benefits

• In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.
• Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
• Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed