Securities & Derivatives Lead Analyst Vice President

Citi•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Securities & Derivatives Lead Analyst Vice President is a senior level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to facilitate the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions. Wealth Operations, Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting, VP Description: The Senior Operations Expert – VP is a high‑performing individual contributor and one of the firm’s most knowledgeable specialists in Americas Non‑Financial Regulatory Reporting (NFRR) for Wealth Management. This role operates with a strong degree of independence and is responsible for daily Run‑the‑Bank (RTB) execution, including the preparation, review, validation, and control oversight of Citi Wealth’s most complex non‑financial regulatory reports. The VP ensures consistent operational execution, adherence to established procedures, integrity of reporting controls, and timely escalation of issues. The role supports regulatory inquiries, internal audits, and compliance reviews and provides subject‑matter expertise across reporting regimes such as SEC, FINRA, MSRB, CFTC, HKMA, SFC, MAS, FCA, ESMA/MiFIR, CSSF, UAE Central Bank, IIROC, and other global authorities relevant to Wealth. Operating without direct people management responsibilities, this individual contributor drives day‑to‑day reporting accuracy, maintains audit‑ready documentation standards, strengthens control execution, and supports RTB‑aligned aspects of strategic initiatives and change programs through subject‑matter review and operational impact assessments.

Requirements

6-10 years of relevant experience
Subject matter expert in at least one area of Securities and Derivatives processing
Advanced knowledge of hedge funds activities including calculation of Net Asset value (price), recording of corporate actions, reconciling cash and holdings, and pricing of securities
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
6 to 10 years of extensive and progressive experience in Regulatory Reporting, Operations, Compliance, Risk, or Audit at a global financial institution.
A proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, complex, cross-functional programs from inception to completion is essential.
Strong working knowledge of key Americas NFRR regimes (e.g., SEC: N‑PX, Rule 606/605; FINRA: CAT, CAIS; MSRB G‑14; TRACE; CFTC/Dodd‑Frank) with familiarity across global regimes that intersect with Wealth (e.g., MiFID/MiFIR, EMIR, FMIA, HKMA, SFC, MAS, CSSF, UAE Central Bank).
Highly developed strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and translate strategy into executable plans.
Proven proficiency executing RTB production workflows with accuracy, documentation rigor, and adherence to control requirements.
Mastery of communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with demonstrable experience presenting to and advising senior executive leadership.
Exceptional ability to manage and influence a wide range of senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
A Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) or other advanced certification (e.g., PMP, CFA) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify project resources, monitor work and budget, and mitigate risks v Ensure satisfactory completion of daily project operations in backing of existing and new clients, including all regulatory requirements
Develop, implement and track appropriate KPIs (key performance indicator) and SLAs (service level agreement) for the group
Recommend and implement new systems and enhancements to securities processing procedures
Provide an in-depth analysis and develop solutions to issues related to securities processing or hedge fund activities
Conduct discovery and due diligence activities with clients to meet their needs
Assess service quality and identify areas for improvement
Advise and coach new/lower level personnel
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.
Operational Execution & RTB Production (Primary Focus) Execute daily/weekly/monthly NFRR reporting obligations across Americas Wealth, including preparation, validation, reconciliation, control execution, and documentation.
Ensure accuracy and completeness across key reporting domains: CAT, Rule 606/605, N‑PX, TRACE, MSRB G‑14, and other Wealth‑linked Americas reports.
Support Wealth data inputs for global regulatory obligations (e.g., Dodd‑Frank/CFTC, Volcker, EMIR, MiFID/MiFIR, HKMA OTC reporting, SFC/HKMA surveys, MAS statistical reporting, CSSF reporting, CDDP6, UAE BRF-series, etc.).
Follow approved procedures with precision, updating workpapers, logs, calendars, and filing evidence to audit‑ready standards.
Perform variance checks, exception reviews, population validation, control sign‑offs, and root‑cause analysis for identified issues.
Maintain high‑quality, regulator‑ready reporting documentation, including lineage notes, validation results, and procedural references.
Control Execution, Quality Assurance & Issue Management Challenge data, results, and control outputs to ensure reporting quality and detect anomalies before submission.
Document and validate preventive and detective controls, ensuring alignment with Citi’s NFRR Control Framework and Books & Records standards (e.g., SEC 17a‑4, FINRA 4511).
Escalate issues promptly, ensuring remediation actions are initiated, documented, and closed with accuracy.
Conduct RTB‑focused deep‑dive analyses for data breaks or reporting exceptions, ensuring sustainable corrective actions.
Expert Advisory & Stakeholder Partnership Serve as an RTB subject‑matter authority on NFRR operational requirements, providing guidance to Operations, Technology, Compliance, Legal, Product, and Data partners.
Provide operational insight to CTB and regulatory change teams where needed (UAT, procedure alignment, control impacts), without assuming program ownership.
Support internal/external auditor requests, preparing evidence, walkthroughs, data explanations, and control narratives.
Respond to regulatory inquiries and ad‑hoc requests within tight SLAs, ensuring accuracy and documentation completeness.
Governance, Documentation & Procedure Stewardship Maintain comprehensive SOPs, control inventories, reporting playbooks, and desk‑level procedures for assigned reports.
Ensure accurate representation of reporting flows, dependencies, control points, and data lineage within NFRR governance forums.
Assist in RTB readiness efforts for new reporting obligations or transitions, including control testing, documentation updates, and parallel run support.
Thought Leadership & Knowledge Sharing Provide day‑to‑day coaching and operational guidance to peers, raising capability across the RTB reporting team.
Contribute to the development of best practices, standardized templates, quality benchmarks, and reporting methodologies.
Represent Wealth Operations in discussions with oversight partners and business stakeholders, articulating reporting logic, data dependencies, and regulatory expectations clearly and accurately

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.
For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com.
Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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