Securities & Derivatives Associate Analyst Hybrid

Citi • Sioux Falls, SD

4d • $46,000 - $64,200 • 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.

Responsible for monitoring and overseeing reconciliation processes, investigating and resolving exceptions, and ensuring timely mitigation of operational risks. This role partners across teams to drive process improvements, reduce manual touchpoints through automation, support departmental initiatives, and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure accurate and efficient operations.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience working in Treasury Operations or Middle Office
• Good understanding of Treasury products, accounting and regulatory policies
• Ability to work in a structured, high volume, time sensitive, high risk and demanding environment
• Good analytical skills and positive attitude
• Knowledge of Macros

Responsibilities

• Individual mapped to this job description is responsible for securities transaction processing execution
• Typically related to Securities Clearance Settlement and Derivative Operations
• This may include providing analytic support to traders and support review of derivative products
• Supports an expansive and or diverse array of products services
• Follows established procedures to identify problems related to securities and derivatives 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
• Delivers reports to satisfy management requirements, support control activities, and the launch of products services
• 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 requests inquiries issues errors, (mostly, but not limited to, post settlement)
• 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.
• Review and monitor reconciliation systems to identify breaks, exceptions, and discrepancies.
• Investigate reconciliation breaks and drive issues through to resolution, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities to reduce manual touchpoints through automation and process enhancements.
• Produce, analyze, and distribute exception reporting to support operational oversight and risk management.
• Escalate issues, risks, and control concerns to management and key stakeholders as appropriate.
• Participate in and support departmental projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to resolve operational issues and improve workflow efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify trends in exceptions and operational issues, providing recommendations to enhance controls and prevent recurring breaks.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging technology and best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level