Securities and Derivatives Associate Analyst Hybrid

Citi•Getzville, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Securities & Derivatives Associate Analyst is a developing professional role. This role identifies policy and applies specialty knowledge in monitoring and assessing processes and data. Integrates established disciplinary knowledge within own specialty area with basic understanding of related industry practices. Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area. Develops working knowledge of industry practices and standards. Must be able to exchange information in a concise and logical way as well as be sensitive to audience diversity. Limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of the tasks/services provided. Impact of the job holder is restricted to own team.

Requirements

0-2 years of experience working in Foreign Exchange Operations or related field
Ability to work in a structured, high volume, time sensitive, high risk and demanding environment
Good analytical skills and positive attitude
Good time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office – ie Word, Excel, Outlook

Responsibilities

Individual mapped to this job description is responsible for foreign exchange processing execution
Typically related to Foreign Exchange Operations
This may include providing analytic support to traders and support review of FX trades.
Follows established procedures to identify problems related to foreign exchange confirmation and settlement that require investigation or research
Assists in resolving problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents
Provides assistance in the implementation of process improvements
Minimizes risk to the bank through increased knowledge of procedural requirements - understands and monitors errors to adhere to audit and control policies. (incl. reconciliation, payment and other processing systems)
Timely management and escalation of all issues/discrepancies
Demonstrates an intermediate level of understanding of products and processes, and of how duties relate integrate with others in the team and closely related teams
Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of bank related systems
Utilizes strong communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills to interact with colleagues and stakeholders, and to exchange potentially complex sensitive information, while being sensitive to audience diversity
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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.