Securities & Derivatives Sr Analyst - C12 - PUNE

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the consistency and completeness of design and implementation for the end-to-end process of  FX Operations for  Custody Trade management and Asset servicing.
• Analyse results or metrics and meet with key subject matter experts to help identify potential improvements or evaluate different alternative solutions, including recommending process changes, system enhancements or other automation options.  
• Support all FX Operations initiatives including follow-up, resolution and closure of open items as well as identifying and developing continuous improvement opportunities.  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the business units to implement and standardize processes.
• Communicate effectively with the process owners to facilitate the completion and tracking of initiatives
• Interface directly with Internal stakeholders on daily basis  
• Running workshops with stakeholder/Internal SMEs to understand the end-to-end process while identifying any automation blockers and the suitability of the process for automation.  
• Calculate automation % and FTE benefit and build effort estimates and perform initial prioritization  
• Present summary of findings to the Custody and FX Operations Management and walk them through to-be design of the automated process. 
• Provide outputs for weekly due diligence updates and Backlog review with stakeholders
• Understanding the risks, assumptions, and dependencies associated with the process
• Analyze business processes and identify areas of opportunity to implement RPA  
• Work closely with development team to ensure requirements are accurately mapped and suitable for development
• Be involved in all process automation activities from the initial prioritization, development and testing through implementation and continuous improvement.  
• Build, review, and own Process Definition Documentation  
• Build, review, and own test plans and test cases, facilitate the gathering of test data 
• Provide guidance and assistance to junior staff
• Resolve complex process problems which require an in-depth evaluation of basic securities processing procedures and industry standards •
• Serve as a Project Analyst under a Project or Program Manager to analyze, identify and support the program through solution identification, requirements gathering, test management or test lead as needed by the program
• Act as a Project Manager for risk reduction and operational efficiency as needed Work as part of Geographically diverse virtual team structure to deliver exceptional solutions for Custody Programs
• Serve as analytical or procedural expert for the FX Operations processing deliverables/initiatives
• 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