Margin and Collateral Operations – Product & Business Development in Belfast

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 Belfast. 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 represents the evolution and transformation of Operations 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.

Margin & Collateral Optimisation within Markets Operations helps mitigate risk and comply with regulatory requirements, whilst delivering best‑in‑class capabilities in margin and collateral management, inventory management, risk management and collateral efficiency. The team supports global Markets businesses working across products, regions, and divisions, with a broad range of stakeholders. Product & Business Development is a new pillar and growing team within the Margin & Collateral Optimisation group. The team is responsible for the design and execution of products and services for Margin & Collateral Optimisation, supporting strategic initiatives, objectives and key results.

The Margin & Collateral Optimization Program for Markets is a multi-year investment initiative with a clear transformation objective. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role developing products and services in line with the target operating model; driving collaboration across business and functional groups; designing robust processes and implementing new platforms.

What you’ll do

• Contribute as a key member of the Product & Business Development team.
• Develop a strong understanding of the product and/or service to act as a knowledgeable resource for the group, with a focus on learning front-to-back flows, risk, and regulations.
• Support product development and strategy for a specific product line and/or service, working with the team to ensure consumer expectations are met.
• Assist in defining comprehensive requirements in line with the overall product/service design.
• Contribute to testing and delivery efforts to ensure successful implementation.
• Contribute to ensuring product and/or service developments are well‑executed and delivered on time.
• Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, partnering closely with key groups such as Technology, the Markets business, Operations, Risk, and other supporting functional groups and vendors.
• Apply analytical skills to assess information in complex and dynamic situations, utilising a range of internal and external sources to support team‑level decision‑making.
• Develop and demonstrate a strong understanding of margin and/or collateral optimization concepts and practices.

What we’ll need from you

• Relevant experience in margin and collateral, with a strong appreciation of margin regulations, securities products, practices and risks, and/or product/service design, execution and delivery of change projects. Preferably at large financial services firm.
• Strong communicator who is articulate and concise demonstrated success interacting with business, operations and technology stakeholders.
• Innovative, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; can positively and productively add product impact to both strategic and tactical technology.
• Thinks logically and is good at problem solving. Result orientated.
• Able to write clearly and concisely. To present ideas and proposals to senior decision makers without technical jargon.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and a strong risk management mindset, demonstrated through implementing sound controls and processes.
• Ability to establish and build trust with professionals throughout the business and other stakeholder groups.
• Awareness of best practice perspectives, maintaining a balanced and fresh viewpoint.

What we can offer you

This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build an in‑depth knowledge of financial services operations. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career. 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.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their 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.