Sec & Derivatives Sr Analyst

The Sec & Derivatives Sr Analyst is an intermediate 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:

• Experience in non-financial regulatory  and tax reporting (SME)
• Excellent understanding of OTC derivatives and investments products
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including ability to adjust communication style to the receipient
• Excellent understanding of operational risks and control frameworks
• Proficiency in using data analytics and QA tools; experience with automated QA testing frameworks is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in writing disclosures to the Regulators
• Experience in building KPIs & KRIs, metrics framework for regulatory and tax reporting
• Experience in leading audit reviews, including documentation and support
• Experience in leading and/or participating in all regulatory & tax reporting governance forums at local/global level
• Critical thinking and drawing logical conclusions
• Leading constructive discussions around controls/risks aspects with bankers/partners/stakeholders/audits
• Resolving issues related to global regulatory and tax reporting
• Driving global process and control environment optimization

• Resolve complex process problems which require an in-depth evaluation of basic securities processing procedures and industry standards

• Process various hedge fund tasks, including calculating net asset value, reconciling cash and holdings, and pricing securities

• Offer advanced solutions for assigned securities processing areas

• Provide guidance and assistance to junior staff

• Oversee the set-up of new hedge funds, while representing a securities processing team, and acting as the analytical and procedural expert

• Serve as analytical or procedural expert for securities processing deliverables/initiatives

• Prepare expense budgets, analyze expense calculations, and prepare unaudited financial statements

• Ascertain fund value and allocate values to each investor

• Assist with the development of new techniques and streamlining hedge fund/securities processing activities

• 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:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience