Commodities Middle Office Lead Analyst, VP

Introduction:

Are you an experienced financial professional seeking a leadership role in a dynamic and transformative environment? Join Citi Market Operations as a . We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide leadership, analytical support, and administrative expertise to our Global Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) Structured Middle Office team. Focus primarily on the Structured Notes desk and contribute to the efficient execution of high-volume trades across global markets.

Team/Role Overview:

Citi Market Operations is undergoing a significant transformation, creating exciting opportunities for growth and development. Our Global FICC Structured Middle Office team plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely execution of trades across various markets, including Structured Notes, Exotic Derivatives, Rates, Spread, and various commodities. We are a dynamic, global team with a presence in over 60 countries. As a Lead Analyst, you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a team, collaborate with Sales & Trading, and contribute to process improvements within a fast-paced and challenging environment.

What You'll Do:

• Provide analytical and administrative support to Front Office Sales and Trading, focusing on derivatives and securities transactions, specifically Structured Notes.
• Maintain accurate position records in coordination with trading desk assistants and trade processing functions.
• Support trade capture management, front-to-back reconciliation, operational risk identification, trade confirmation, and settlement forecasts.
• Utilize data analysis tools and methodologies to recommend process improvements to senior management.
• Design and analyze complex reports to support control activities and make data-driven recommendations.
• Interpret data to recommend new products/services or platform upgrades that enhance pre-settlement processes and transaction capture.
• Minimize bank risk by providing solutions to reduce errors and ensuring adherence to audit and control policies.
• Manage, escalate, and resolve requests, inquiries, issues, and errors, identifying and addressing policy gaps to streamline processes.
• Provide informal guidance and on-the-job training to new team members.
• Appropriately assess risk in business decisions, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup's assets by complying with applicable laws and regulations, adhering to policy, and escalating control issues transparently.

What We'll Need From You:

• Proven experience in a related role. We welcome candidates with a variety of experience levels to apply.
• Understanding of various financial products, including Structured Notes (preferred).
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

What We Can Offer You:

• Leadership Opportunity: Lead and mentor a team within a dynamic and transformative environment. Contribute to the development and growth of your team members.
• Impactful Contributions: Play a crucial role in ensuring accurate trade execution and minimizing risk within Citi's Global FICC business.
• Career Growth: Develop your expertise in Middle Office operations and enhance your leadership skills in a challenging and rewarding role.
• Dynamic and Global Environment: Be part of a global team, working in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements and innovation within Market Operations.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced financial professional seeking a leadership role with impactful responsibilities, we encourage you to apply.

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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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