Securities & Derivatives Intermediate Analyst in Belfast

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? 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.

Team Overview

The Securities & Derivatives Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks. The Spread Products (SP) Middle Office is responsible for supporting the Front Office Markets Sales and Trading desks by building, maintaining and providing a robust operational risk and control framework. The Middle Office also serves as an essential liaison between the Front Office and their counterparties, as well as control functions like Operations, Technology and Product Control. The SP Middle Office is looking for a candidate to provide Middle Office support to the SP Cash trading desks.

What you’ll do

• Process securities transactions, provide analytic input for traders and aid in review of fixed income products.
• Utilize data analysis tools and methodologies, in conjunction with professional judgement to make process improvement recommendations.
• Resolve settlement related issues and elevate as needed; recommend solutions to resolve complex issues.
• Participate in the implementation of assigned projects, including new products, services and upgrades to platforms.
• Identify policy gaps and formulate new policies to enhance the streamlining of trade flow processes.
• Monitor and provide solutions to errors to minimize risk to the bank.
• Provide informal guidance, and/or on‑the‑job training to new team members.
• 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 judgement regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we need from you

• Relevant experience.
• Demonstrated comprehension of fixed‑income products, accounting and regulatory policies.
• Experience working in a corporate, operations or risk‑focused environment (financial services advantageous).
• Strong risk awareness with the confidence to proactively elevate issues.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for time‑sensitive deliverables.
• Ability to manage high‑volume queries and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• High attention to detail within a control‑driven framework.
• Proactive mindset with sound judgment and problem‑solving capability.

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 discretionary 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.