Equity Derivatives Middle Office Analyst - Entry Level in Belfast

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.

The Equity Derivatives Middle Office team provide support to multiple trading desks. We perform front to back reconciliations to ensure trading risk is accurately reflected while also providing support for trading queries. We work closely with multiple internal teams assisting to resolve exceptions across different trade flows. We work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges every day, while continually seeking to improve our existing processes, which can involve system enhancements or ongoing project work.

Role / Position Overview

• Provide analytical and administrative support to Front Office Sales and Trading specifically around derivatives and securities transactions.
• Maintain position records in coordination with the traditional trading desk assistant and/or trade processing functions.
• Support trade capture management, Front to Back reconciliation, identifying operational risk, trade confirmation and settlement forecasts.
• Minimize bank risk, and provide solutions to reduce errors, and ensure adherence to audit and control policies.
• Manage, escalate and resolve all requests/inquiries/issues/errors and identify policy gaps and formulate policies to streamline processes.
• Provide informal guidance and/or on-the-job training to new team members.
• Adequately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Development Value

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of derivative products.
• Exposure to multiple Markets Operations teams, developing an understanding of the full lifecycle of a trade from Initial booking right through to trade expiry.
• Building relationships across the Trading Desks and Markets Operations.

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and manage to deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and intermediate problem-solving skills.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Benefits and Working Environment

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.