Securities & Derivatives Sr Analyst Hyrbid

Citi • Tampa, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sec & Derivatives Sr Analyst is an intermediate 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.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Vendor Validation Management
This role based in Tampa, is responsible for running a new end‑to‑end process to track, monitor, and validate payments made to third‑party vendors and trading venues. The objective is to ensure all such payments are rigorously validated and fully compliant with internal policies. The process will encompass cross‑functional payment activity within Markets Operations.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Proven control experience especially implementing effective and robust controls over new processes across the full operating model and multiple functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including Front Office, Technology, and Operations leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and influence at senior management level.
• A results‑driven mindset, with a track record of overcoming challenges and delivering outcomes.
• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex process problems which require an in-depth evaluation of basic securities processing procedures and industry standards
• Process various hedge fund tasks, including calculating net asset value, reconciling cash and holdings, and pricing securities
• Offer advanced solutions for assigned securities processing areas
• Provide guidance and assistance to junior staff
• Oversee the set-up of new hedge funds, while representing a securities processing team, and acting as the analytical and procedural expert
• Serve as analytical or procedural expert for securities processing deliverables/initiatives
• Prepare expense budgets, analyze expense calculations, and prepare unaudited financial statements
• Ascertain fund value and allocate values to each investor
• Assist with the development of new techniques and streamlining hedge fund/securities processing activities
• 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
• Strategic Process Design: Design a well‑controlled, efficient, and scalable payment validation framework.
• Process Implementation: Develop and implement new workflows, governance, and controls to support the validation and approval of vendor payments.
• Process Management: Ensure process is run as per operating procedures, ensuring escalations and reporting is produced for senior management.
• Audit Issue Resolution: Actively contribute to the remediation and closure of outstanding audit findings related to vendor payments.
• Due Diligence & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to internal policies and all applicable regulatory requirements related to vendor payments.

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.

What This Job Offers

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