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Citigroup FXPB Middle Office in Singapore, Singapore
The Securities & Derivative Analyst 1 is an entry 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 assist in the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions.
Responsibilities:
Perform trade verifications to ensure accuracy of booking requests
Generate and match trade confirmations according to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) templates
Complete settlement tasks and daily rate revaluations accurately and on time
Coordinate transaction processing issues to the appropriate department and collaborate on a solution
Perform regulatory controls, account reconciliations, and record retention activities in accordance with established policies
Prepare and submit periodic internal and external regulatory reports
Participate in the periodic General Ledger (GL) proofing exercises as directed
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.
Qualifications:
Relevant experience preferred
Fundamental understanding of Treasury products, accounting and regulatory policies
Proven ability to perform various concurrent activities/projects in a high-risk environment
Demonstrated knowledge of macros
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting or Finance
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Market Operations and Operations Technology represents the evolution and transformation of both Operations, and Technology, in the Finance Industry which creates a uniqueness about how we deliver our products and solutions. We take pride and are passionate about our People and our culture. We are invested in you, your experiences, development, and in building a successful career for you at Citibank. We are modernizing everything we do; allowing flexibility and creating an exciting environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion.
We are a dynamic, global, and diverse organisation, with a presence in over 60 Countries; covering all post execution Operations teams including product aligned Middle Office groups, Settlements, Margin, Asset Servicing, Listed Derivative, Clearing & Commodities Operations. We support an extensive range of Capital Markets products and services including Fixed Income (FX, Rates, Credit, Muni, Cash and Derivatives) where Citi is consistently a dominant top 3 player in the market, Equity (Cash, Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Futures, Listed Derivatives, Clearing and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage) where Citi has a significant growth program to continue to build out its capabilities and services; and Syndicates where we support both FI and EQ new issues and IPOs.
Our Operations groups are the core of all activity at the Firm and have significant impact across the lifecycle of a Trade. We partner extensively with a range of internal stakeholders such as Front Office Sales and Trading Desks, Compliance, Legal, Finance and HR; alongside having significant interaction with our external client base, playing a key role in the overall client experience. We have a client relationship group dedicated to overseeing service performance and strategic partnerships with top tier clients, where we play a key role in supporting o global clients to ensure they have a first-class experience when doing business with Citi.
Our Digitization and Implementation group works alongside our Operations teams delivering automation solutions to solve for operational challenges. We partner with Citi’s innovation labs to drive optimization and overall play a pivotal role in enabling us to transform to achieve our target operating model.
Our Technology groups develop and implement a wide range of applications that support the Operations, Change, Design, and Implementation groups in providing innovative products and solutions. We have re-imagined how to provide technology and service in our domain through the alignment of our team vision, culture, and aggressive retirement plan for legacy applications and adoption of a micro-based containerized cloud environment. We encourage our people to create, explore and be adventurous whilst taking measured risk, adopting safe practices to protect the firm. Data lineage and optimization is core to how we develop our eco system. We are growing our capabilities using artificial intelligence, natural language processing and machine learning.
Our roles entail ensuring we operate in a robust control environment, whilst in a fast-paced workplace. We comply with global regulations and internal policies and adopt a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to reduce risk through the continuous evaluation of our controls; to protect our clients, the firm, and our reputation.
We work closely with our external global peers, partners, and regulators, and play an integral part in leading an agenda at the forefront to optimise and streamline processes and drive strategy across our industry.
Citi, the world leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in
more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments
and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and
credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth
management. Citi enables clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with
cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.
Team/Function Overview:
The FCX Operations team of three areas; Futures, OTC clearing and FXPB.
This role falls within the FX Middle Office group providing a proactive service role to our clients and with our FX PB Client Executive team and FX Operations team.
As part of a global Middle Office team, you will be responsible for managing your client’s trade lifecycle Management as well as working with Citi teams for reconciliation and risk management.
The role will have extensive client interaction as well as opportunity to develop a deep understanding of FX products, internal systems, processes, and support teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide a proactive service role to our clients and a supporting role to the FX PB Client
Executive team in the daily processing, monitoring, and reconciliation of all FX transactions
Main point of contact for client / administrator operational inquiries
Monitoring of all FXPB clients related trading within the FXPB matching system
Participate in the reduction of erroneous errors
Help Optimize trading flows by seeking operational efficiency
Liaise with our FX Operations teams globally
Perform daily option expiry task
Processing of NDF fixes
Supporting and testing of system upgrades and provide solutions for tech related issues
Daily reconciliation for FX and Options breaks and P&L verification
Development Value:
Client service skills, development, and exposure to clients/business
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the products, markets and processes being supported
Exposure to products supported by the Prime Brokerage Middle Office – cross training opportunities for advancement in other products Futures, OTC clearing
Fully proficient in the use of technology within own department
Enhancing communication and organizational skills. Meeting targets set within the group and interacting with a wide spectrum of people to achieve these skills
Self-motivation, flexibility, and a strong desire to succeed will bring a recognized and rewarded career
Req Qualifications: Knowledge/Experience:
Client service experience or retail banking experience
Middle Office or Operations background a plus
Work experience in the Financial Services Industry is a benefit
Displays a well-developed ability to schedule work and understand relative priorities
Team oriented personality, thrives in a team environment and can also work independently
Skills:
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Good Microsoft skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Computer literate and ability to grasp several in house systems quickly.
• Numerate
• Demonstrates sound judgement and professionalism in decision making/problem solving, escalating to supervisor as appropriate
Qualifications:
• GCE “A” Level standard or equivalent
• Good numeric skills
• Industry exams e.g. IAQ module exams or equiv.
Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
Competencies:
• Communication
• Good problem solving, and ability to think clearly and concisely in challenging situations
• Attention to Detail
• Risk Awareness
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organizing
• Relationship Building
• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Valuing Diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success.
Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services
Job Family:
Securities and Derivatives Processing
Time Type:
Full time
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