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Securities & Derivatives Associate Analyst Hybrid

Citi, Getzville, NY, United States


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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for securities transaction processing execution.

Typical tasks include Securities Clearance, Settlement and Derivative Operations.

Provides analytic support to traders and reviews derivative products.

Supports an expansive and diverse array of products and services.

Follows established procedures to identify problems related to securities and derivatives settlement that require investigation or research.

Assists in resolving problems by selecting solutions through application of technical experience, guided by precedents.

Delivers reports to satisfy management requirements, support control activities, and support the launch of product services.

Assists in implementing process improvements.

Minimizes risk to the bank through increased knowledge of procedural requirements – understands and monitors errors to adhere to audit and control policies (including reconciliation, payment and other processing systems).

Manages and escalates all requests, inquiries, issues, and errors in a timely manner (mostly, but not limited to, post‑settlement).

Demonstrates an intermediate level of understanding of products and processes and of how duties integrate with others in the team and closely related teams.

Demonstrates 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 assesses risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; adheres to policy, applies sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices; and escalates, manages and reports control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

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 a positive attitude.

Knowledge of macros.

Education

Bachelor’s or University degree, or equivalent experience.

Benefits
Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental and 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.

EEO Statement
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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