Market Operations Apprentice - Citi in Belfast

Discover your future at Citi. Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

You're the brains behind the work. You're ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom, and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it's honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can come with growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team, and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility, and career growth is not a question of if, but when.

Citi is looking for Apprentices to join our thriving Market Operations teams. Our Operations teams work closely with both clients and internal business partners to provide best in class service and processing support. This is very much a team environment, and apprentices will learn the skills needed for the role by job shadowing other team members, learning tips and tricks from experienced members of the team, and will be given exposure to a vast range of Citi technologies and learning materials to help you excel.

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. We're committed to teaching you the ropes. During the program you will study for the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Providing Financial Service qualification. Aside from your peer group and manager, you will have a buddy and a dedicated program manager whilst on program plus access to Citi's online training portal. Side by side job shadowing and coaching with your team combined with the opportunity to work gain experience liaising with Trading/Sales, Legal, Credit and other Ops counterparts in one of the world's largest investment banks.

Our Markets Operations apprenticeship is the perfect launchpad for enthusiastic individuals looking to build a rewarding career. You'll play a key role in ensuring that global financial transactions run smoothly and securely, all within the dynamic and fast-moving environment of the markets. This program offers a hands-on experience where you'll learn directly from experts, contributing to real-world operations that impact clients worldwide.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll experience:

• Becoming a Transaction Pro & Risk Detective: You’ll learn how to process essential market transactions, mastering the details of how financial instruments move and how our systems work. This includes accurately handling data across multiple tech platforms.
• Connecting with Global Clients, Fast-Paced Style: You’ll interact with diverse clients from around the globe. Learning to respond to their questions and processing needs quickly and accurately is key to providing excellent service and building strong relationships that support our clients in the fast world of financial markets.
• Learning the Ropes of Control and Security: You’ll learn important procedures and controls that keep us, our clients, and the firm safe. You’ll discover how we securely manage transactions, flag and handle issues, and collaborate to minimize risks.
• Innovating for a Smarter Future: We welcome fresh ideas. In the fast-evolving markets, there’s always a better way to do things. You are encouraged to think creatively and suggest how we can make tasks more efficient or automate them.

If you’re keen to learn, make a real impact, and thrive in an energetic team where your contributions are valued from day one, this apprenticeship is for you. Join us and discover where your passion for finance can take you!

We want to hear from you if you have an A-Level or equivalent and 5 GCSE passes or equivalent with A-C grades in English & Math. Successful applicants for this opportunity will enroll on to the Belfast Met Level 3 Course.

A dedication to learning and a true passion for the business are vital. We are hiring professionals who have a global perspective on the future of banking, and want to make an impact on the corporate level. We are also looking for the following:

• Demonstrate motivation for joining both the program and Citi
• Strong analytical skills & great attention to detail
• Multi-tasking skills with the ability to self-organise and self-manage your time; adjusting to competing priorities when necessary
• Positive can-do attitude, you are resilient & keen to learn
• Forming part of and contributing to a team
• Planning and documentation skills to implement process changes
• Desirable: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint), including analytical and modelling skills

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. We put our employees first and provide benefits to help them be well, live well and save well. We’ll provide resources to meet your needs, empower you to make healthy decisions, and allow you to choose which benefits suit your personal life.

Highlights to our core benefits include:

• Award winning pension
• On-site health services
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Paid parental leave
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The role will be based in a Citi Office in Belfast, Northern Ireland. All offers made to potential degree apprentices are conditional on applicants having achieved the minimum qualification requirements, and the Department for the Economy funding the off-the-job learning with the University/Training provider.

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.