Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in Equity products, Settlements, Lifecycle Management, Reconciliations, Trade Support, and Corporate Actions to Citi's Delta One and Prime Finance Swaps Middle Office 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.
Team/Role Overview Delta One Equity Swaps Trade Support and wider Middle Office team sits within Citi Market Operations supporting the Delta One Business and is part of the overall Prime Finance Middle Office unit. The role is positioned at Citi's Assistant Vice President career level. We collaborate closely with our external global peers, partners, and regulators, and play an integral part in leading an agenda at the forefront to optimise and streamline processes and drive strategy across our industry.
What you will do The primary responsibility of this role is to support and manage the Trading Desk's needs. The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for all operational queries for the Index and Client Solutions branch of the Delta One Trading team, therefore, sound working knowledge of both the Equity Swap product and the underlying Index/Custom Basket products is essential.
Duties also include managing our Prime Swap clients. The employee will interact closely with clients, tending to their requests and liaising internally across the Business, Middle Office, and Operations. The role will incorporate all aspects of Equity Swap operational client service - covering execution to allocation trade handling, trade lifecycle management, fails management and Client and Desk queries.
This position operates at a fast pace, managing significant volumes and demanding quick responses. It emphasizes delivering innovative value-added services to enhance desk performance, elevate client satisfaction, potentially boost business revenue, all while minimizing Manual Touchpoints (MTP's) and driving operational efficiency.
Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to:
Provide support to Front Office Sales and Trading around lifecycle management.
Support trade capture management, Front to Back reconciliation and identifying operational risk.
Helping to maintain a culture and environment where processes, risks and controls are monitored continuously, and potential risks escalated on a timely basis.
Contribute to the creation of an infrastructure and tool set that will effectively manage risk and service our clients to a high standard.
What we will need from you The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to deliver on the below value add and service differentiators.
Operational Expertise: demonstrate considerable understanding of key operational functions such as Settlements, Lifecycle Management, Reconciliations, Trade Support and Corporate Actions.
Product Knowledge: Equity Swap and wider Derivative product knowledge essential
.In addition to knowledge and understanding of Index/Custom Baskets products
Client Presentation : An ability to be articulate, confident, intellectually. Team members should have the skillset face off in business meetings on topics such as Metric Pack presentation, Yearly/Half Year/Quarterly client service reviews or ad-hoc issue/resolution meetings.
Innovation/Creative Thinking : Each team member should offer creative and innovative solutions to client issues when they arise. Members should also look to harness these innovation skills to develop a record of process improvement, procedure control strengthening and reduction of manual touch points (MTPs).
Strong risk management and control mindset
Self-reliant, good analytical person, results orientated.
Ability to establish and build trust with professionals throughout the business.
Solid understanding of life-cycle trade processing for Equity Swaps. Includes trade capture, settlements, and reconciliations.
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 London, 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), whilst also receive a competitive base salary (which reviewed annually), 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
Exclusive 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 energised 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. #LI-COF ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Securities and Derivatives Processing------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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