Securities & Derivatives Analyst Job at Citi (Belfast)

Securities & Derivatives Analyst

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom , Belfast

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Our Operations groups are core to the success of the Markets business. Equity Cash Middle Office team acts as the crucial operational bridge between Front Office trading desks (sales, traders) and Back Office functions (settlement, clearing). We are responsible for the end-to-end trade lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, managing risk, and handling exceptions for Equity Cash transactions. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate records, enhancing process efficiency, and delivering robust operational support.

Job Responsibility:

Ensuring that trades executed by the Front Office are accurately captured in internal systems, verified against external confirmations, and enriched with necessary data (e.g., settlement instructions, counterparty details)
Reconciling trade details with brokers, custodians, and internal records to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly
Sending and receiving trade confirmations with counterparties
Calculating and reporting daily P&L for equity cash trading desks, often providing attribution analysis
Monitoring and managing the firm's equity positions, ensuring accuracy
Assisting in monitoring market risk as well as identifying and mitigating operational risks within the trade lifecycle
Acting as the primary point of contact for traders and sales teams regarding trade-related queries, system issues, and operational roadblocks
Assisting with the operational aspects of bringing new clients onto the platform for equity trading
Addressing queries from clients, custodians, or other internal departments
Maintaining and ensuring the integrity of trade and position data
Generating various reports for management, risk, and compliance
Contributing to process improvement initiatives and system enhancements

Requirements:

Strong understanding of equity markets, trading instruments, and trade lifecycle
Proficiency in trade processing systems
Robust numeric and analytical insight, coupled with meticulous attention to detail for root cause analysis and sustainable problem-solving
Knowledge of relevant financial regulations
Excellent communication skills for interacting with Front Office, Back Office, and external parties (both written and verbal)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel functions

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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