Securities and Derivatives Intermediate Analyst

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will place you in a global financial organization? Then bring your skills to Citi. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team/Role Overview The Securities & Derivatives Intermediate Analyst is an intermediate-level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. Based in our Budapest office, the successful candidate will facilitate the clearance, settlement, and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the highest level of accuracy and efficiency in a complex, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: 1. Transaction Processing & Settlement: Manage securities & cash transaction settlement, resolving inconsistencies. Facilitate accurate and timely asset transfers (private debt/equity). Process cash payments, perform bookkeeping, support liquidity management, and act as process expert. 2. Client Service & Stakeholder Management: Handle client inquiries, provide transaction reports, and offer auxiliary services. Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve payment/settlement issues. Build relationships, oversee outsourced tasks, and support client/product onboarding. 3. Risk, Control & Reconciliation: Assess and mitigate risks in business decisions, safeguarding firm assets. Resolve internal and external reconciliation breaks. Escalate potential issues promptly to minimize bank risk. 4. Process Improvement, Reporting & Systems: Recommend process improvements using data analysis. Maintain data integrity by adhering to manuals and controls. Support procedural changes and contribute to BAU administration. 5. Team Support & Development: Review and approve complex transactions from associates. Develop and deliver training to enhance team skills. Troubleshoot system flows and perform post-trade adjustments. Qualifications: 2-5 years of relevant experience in Financial Services, Operations, Accounting, Finance, or a related business area. A strong understanding of Treasury products, accounting principles, and financial market regulations. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the procedural requirements for securities transaction processing. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with a high attention to detail . A proactive and results-oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (experience with macros and data analysis is a plus). Experience with financial systems such as Aladdin is considered an advantage. What we can offer you: By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well: Cafeteria Program Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models) Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave) Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. #LI-EŁ1 ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Securities and Derivatives Processing ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: 9 178 060,00 Ft - 14 294 740,00 Ft ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ 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. Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details. ------------------------------------------------------ This job opening is for an existing job vacancy. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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