Overview of Citi:

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’s Cash Securities Team.
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 Belfast Overview:
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
 

Role Overview:

Cash Securities Operations is responsible for the support of Fixed Income and Equities securities settlements across various trading desks and depositories. Candidate should have a proven settlement/operations background, to act in a subject matter expert capacity to lead efforts to provide solutions and suggest process improvements. The candidate will need to work closely with the Market Operations Transformation Program Management Office (PMO) team in addition to working with technology to provide requirements and test technology solutions. The candidate will be expected to lead calls and support various operations managers in the support of complex/critical/large scaled projects to support the business, strategic initiatives and industry changes.
Our goal is to create an environment that fosters cross functional collaboration and continuous improvement to create solutions that will enhance the client service experience, robust risk and control infrastructure while ensuring global alignment across Market Operations.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with the Change Management team to review strategic opportunities for innovative solutions to help re-engineer processes, build scale and mitigate risk
• Identify & work with stakeholders and key organizations to ensure program & project scope definition meets business objectives build and maintain relationships with each.
• Communication of status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely basis.
• Escalate program risks to the Markets Ops transformation lead and other senior management as appropriate.
• Identify inefficiencies in daily tasks and lead improvement(s) in processing productivity and risk mitigation
• Continued engagement and face off with our business, technology and operations partners
• Support the development of an effective control framework that fully meets Audit, Compliance and Regulatory requirements
• • Provides leadership and guidance when reviewing business or industry initiatives and ensuring successful implementation, and sound controls are in place
• • Demonstrates an advanced level of understanding of products and processes, and of how duties relate integrate with others in the team and closely related teams
• Utilizes strong communication, interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues and stakeholders, and to exchange potentially complex sensitive information, while being sensitive to audience diversity

What we'll need from you:

• Previous relevant experience
• Ability to work in a structured, high volume, time sensitive, high risk and demanding environment
• Good analytical skills and positive attitude
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive
• Strong risk management and control mindset
• Provides evaluative judgement based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations, draws on diverse range of internal and external sources
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite

What we can offer you:

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 discretional 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. 

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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