Securities Derivatives Senior Analyst
About The Position
Citi is seeking an AVP candidate in Markets Operations to support its Exchange Traded Derivatives, OTC Clearing, and FX Prime Brokerage businesses. The role focuses on tracking and resolving cash exceptions for listed futures in markets where Citi provides clearing and brokerage services across North America, EMEA, and APAC. The analyst will investigate breaks using Citi systems and help determine resolutions, drawing on knowledge of ETD products and their setup. The position reports to the Team Leader responsible for Global Fees, Interest and Commissions Remediation and Controls, and works with colleagues in Tampa, London, and Mumbai. This individual-contributor role is part of a seven-person team, with substantial autonomy for investigations and identifying and tracking trends. The analyst will also contribute to a future systems upgrade, including design, UAT, and rollout. Citi Markets Operations provides strategic advisory and financing products and services to corporations, financial and public-sector institutions, governments, businesses, and individuals in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi Futures and Derivatives Clearing brings together Futures, OTC Derivatives, and FX Prime Brokerage activity to provide clients with a consistent service experience.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant experience related to Futures (ETD) Clearing and/or Markets Operations.
- Experience with reconciliations, trade matching, or fees and brokerage related to ETD products, and knowledge of control best practices.
- Experience in data analytics.
- Strong process-improvement ability.
- Ability to communicate compellingly, verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and across functional areas and global boundaries.
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and ambiguous environment, navigate a global framework, manage conflicting priorities, and apply effective time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Curiosity about the reasons behind issues and an appetite for continuously improving processes to achieve better outcomes and lower risk.
- Logical, analytical, and rational thinking.
- Ability to assess risk, recognize matters of potential concern, escalate them appropriately, and address remediation plans.
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with FIS, GMI, Consensys, ION, XTP, or MSTR.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and resolve daily exceptions related to fees, interest, and commissions, partnering with Trade Management, Client Services, Reconciliations, and Brokerage teams to identify root causes, drive timely remediation, and minimize operational risk.
- Execute and enhance daily controls for schedule-related static data setups, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to governance and operational standards.
- Communicate updates on recurring issues, control breaches, and system limitations, coordinating across business, operations, and technology teams to improve transparency and resolve issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve controls and simplify processes, and take ownership of implementing changes.
- Drive and lead team-related project initiatives, including resource management and delivery of key outcomes.
- Prepare clear, audience-appropriate status updates for stakeholders.
- Adhere to applicable control, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare exception reports and escalate issues appropriately to Senior Management.
- Contribute to hiring, training, people development, and regional initiatives.
- Provide leadership, direction, strategy, oversight, and advocacy for supported functions and processes.
- Provide thought leadership to Senior Management by staying informed about industry trends, technology advancements, and competitor processes and procedures.
- Be accountable for ensuring annual team budget and efficiency targets are met.
- Contribute to the design, testing (UAT), and rollout of a future systems upgrade.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness programs
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Eligible employees may receive discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
