Sec & Derivatives Lead Analyst - C13

The Sec & Derivatives Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to facilitate the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions.

Responsibilities:

• A good track record of experience in a tax-related area and good understanding of tax reporting and operational tax processes.

• Experience in Tax Operations (Direct/Indirect Tax, Withholding TAX, Goods and Services Tax, Trading Tax etc.)

• Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills with experience in continuously following up with various stakeholders and execution teams.

• Excellent spoken and written English

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including ability to adjust communication style to the recipients

• Ability to take initiative, self-motivate and consistently demonstrate a results-driven mindset.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct detailed analyses of complex tax processes.

• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in compliance with client data privacy laws.

• Critical thinking and drawing logical conclusions.

• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• managerial experience & Corporate seniority

• Preparation and participation in governance forums on global level

• Experience in leading audits from Operations perspective

• Good understanding of operational risks and control frameworks

• Identify project resources, monitor work and budget, and mitigate risks v

• Ensure satisfactory completion of daily project operations in backing of existing and new clients, including all regulatory requirements

• Develop, implement and track appropriate KPIs (key performance indicator) and SLAs (service level agreement) for the group

• Recommend and implement new systems and enhancements to securities processing procedures

• Provide an in-depth analysis and develop solutions to issues related to securities processing or hedge fund activities

• Conduct discovery and due diligence activities with clients to meet their needs

• Assess service quality and identify areas for improvement

• Advise and coach new/lower level personnel

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience

• Subject matter expert in at least one area of Securities and Derivatives processing

• Advanced knowledge of hedge funds activities including calculation of Net Asset value (price), recording of corporate actions, reconciling cash and holdings, and pricing of securities

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred