Operations Analyst-Entry Level

Overview of Citi:

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Equity Cash Team.
By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Markets Operations Belfast Overview:
Our Operations groups are core to the success of the Markets business.  We support a wide range of internal stakeholders including Front Office Sales and Trading Desks, Compliance, Legal, Finance and HR; alongside having significant interaction with external clients, playing a key role in the overall client experience. 

A role within Markets Operations means that you will have a truly global reach, in a supportive environment which will provide you with new experiences and development opportunities right here in Belfast’s iconic Titanic Quarter.  

You can play an important part in transforming and simplifying our operating model, creating an exciting environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion within an organisation that authentically values and invests in its people

Role Overview:

The team provides trade exception, risk management and control support to the business throughout the lifecycle of market executions. There is a heavy focus on ensuring that transaction issues are identified quickly and escalated appropriately so that firm risk can be minimised.

What you'll do:

• Provide analytical and administrative support to Front Office Trading. Maintain position records in coordination with the traditional trading desk assistant and trade processing functions
• Support trade capture management, identifying operational risk, trade confirmation and settlement exception management.
• Directly impact the area with a shared responsibility for delivery of end results and formulation of procedures/process improvement.
• Contribute to the development of new techniques for the trade lifecycle, improve processes and workflows. Identify control deficiencies, resolve issues and escalate control gaps to senior management when appropriate
• Contribute to bank change projects, offer advanced solutions and resolve complex trade flow problems.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations by adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and ensuring to manage, escalate and report control issues with transparency.

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What we'll need from you:

• Excellent organisation skills with ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong numeric and analytical skills. 
• Extremely meticulous in root cause analysis, identifying and providing sustainable solutions.
• Ability to adapt quickly and adjust in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability build strong working relationships with colleagues across departments at all levels.

Successful candidates will attend a three week Market Operations Training Academy. This aims to help you understand how Markets Operations work and where your role fits in in Citi while also providing you with all the tools needed to be the best you can be in your new role.

What we Offer

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 

•  Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus 
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Pension Plan 
• Paid Parental Leave 
•  Special discounts for employees, family, and friends 
• Access to an array of learning and development resources 

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. 

Our select benefit package offers you the opportunity to customise your benefits according to your own lifestyle preferences and includes corporate discounts, memberships and a range of additional extras.

Our vast range of diversity networks and on site multi faith room demonstrates Citi’s commitment to growing a diverse workforce.

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