Middle Office Analyst (Entry Level) Job at Citi (Belfast)

Job Description

This entry level role offers a unique opportunity within our Equity Cash Middle Office, focusing on supporting trading desks and clients. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate records, enhancing process efficiency, and delivering robust operational support.

Job Responsibility

Operational Excellence: Proactively investigate and resolve trade discrepancies, breaks, and other operational issues, ensuring timely and accurate transaction booking and settlement
Front-Office Collaboration: Provide essential analytical and administrative support to front-office teams, fostering strong partnerships
Transaction Management: Lead daily reconciliation efforts across trades, positions, and cash balances between front office, back office, and external counterparties
Risk Mitigation & Compliance: Identify, assess, and escalate potential operational risks and control deficiencies. Monitor pre-trade and post-trade controls to prevent errors, ensure compliance, and contribute to strategic change projects, safeguarding the organization's integrity through adherence to policies, regulations, and ethical judgment
Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the development and implementation of process enhancements that boost efficiency, reduce errors, and mitigate risk, aligning with internal policies and external regulatory standards. Drive the adoption of innovative techniques for the trade lifecycle
Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, brokers, and custodians, addressing inquiries regarding trade status, and other post-trade activities. Cultivate strong working relationships with diverse internal stakeholders (trading, sales, compliance, technology) and external partners
Data-Driven Insights & Strategic Projects: Analyze operational data to identify trends, root causes, and propose actionable solutions for process optimization. Contribute to ad-hoc projects and analyses as required by management, shaping future strategies

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely
Proven ability to manage workloads and adhering to tight deadlines
Robust numeric and analytical insight, coupled with meticulous attention to detail for root cause analysis and sustainable problem-solving
High adaptability and resilience, thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
increasing with tenure
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

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