Entry Level

Securities & Derivatives Associate Analyst Hybrid

South Corporate Place, USA · Hybrid

The Securities & Derivatives Associate Analyst is a developing professional role. This role identifies policy and applies specialty knowledge in monitoring and assessing processes and data. Integrates established disciplinary knowledge within own specialty area with basic understanding of related industry practices. Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area. Develops working knowledge of industry practices and standards. Must be able to exchange information in a concise and logical way as well as be sensitive to audience diversity. Limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of the tasks/services provided. Impact of the job holder is restricted to own team.

Responsibilities:

Individual mapped to this job description is responsible for securities transaction processing execution
Typically related to Securities Clearance Settlement and Derivative Operations
This may include providing analytic support to traders and support review of derivative products
Supports an expansive and or diverse array of products services
Follows established procedures to identify problems related to securities and derivatives settlement that require investigation or research
Assists in resolving problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents
Delivers reports to satisfy management requirements, support control activities, and the launch of products services
Provides assistance in the implementation of process improvements
Minimizes risk to the bank through increased knowledge of procedural requirements - understands and monitors errors to adhere to audit and control policies. (incl. reconciliation, payment and other processing systems)
Timely management and escalation of all requests inquiries issues errors, (mostly, but not limited to, post settlement)
Demonstrates an intermediate level of understanding of products and processes, and of how duties relate integrate with others in the team and closely related teams
Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of bank related systems
Utilizes strong communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills to interact with colleagues and stakeholders, and to exchange potentially complex sensitive information, while being sensitive to audience diversity
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:

0-2 years of experience working in Treasury Operations or Middle Office
Good understanding of Treasury products, accounting and regulatory policies
Ability to work in a structured, high volume, time sensitive, high risk and demanding environment
Good analytical skills and positive attitude
Knowledge of Macros

Education:

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Summary

Responsible for monitoring and overseeing reconciliation processes, investigating and resolving exceptions, and ensuring timely mitigation of operational risks. This role partners across teams to drive process improvements, reduce manual touchpoints through automation, support departmental initiatives, and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure accurate and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Review and monitor reconciliation systems to identify breaks, exceptions, and discrepancies.
Investigate reconciliation breaks and drive issues through to resolution, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities to reduce manual touchpoints through automation and process enhancements.
Produce, analyze, and distribute exception reporting to support operational oversight and risk management.
Escalate issues, risks, and control concerns to management and key stakeholders as appropriate.
Participate in and support departmental projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with internal business partners to resolve operational issues and improve workflow efficiency.
Ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Identify trends in exceptions and operational issues, providing recommendations to enhance controls and prevent recurring breaks.
Support a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging technology and best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family: Securities and Derivatives Processing

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: 5800 SOUTH CORPORATE PLACE

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $46,000.00 - $64,200.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Aug 26, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

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