Securities and Derivatives Analyst
Citi
Budapest, Unknown, Magyarország
Full-Time
Competitive
RemoteAssociate
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 Analyst is an intermediate-level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with theOperations- Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to facilitate the clearance, settlement, and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the highest level of accuracy and efficiency. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a deep understanding of financial products, gain exposure to multiple platforms, and build a career within a global financial services leader.
Key Responsibilities
The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
1. Transaction Processing & Settlement:
Confirm and settle client securities/cash transactions accurately.
Process internal and external asset transfers.
Manage cash payments and bookkeeping for liquidity.
2. Client Service & Stakeholder Management:
Act as client contact for inquiries and transaction reporting.
Resolve discrepancies with internal and external partners.
Escalate and collaborate on complex transaction issues.
3. Risk, Control & Reconciliation:
Monitor transactions to mitigate operational/financial risk.
Perform daily/monthly account reconciliations and resolve breaks.
Assess risk, ensure compliance, and apply ethical judgment.
Generate management reports for regulatory and internal needs.
Identify and implement process automation and control improvements.
Assist with new system testing and product launch readiness (e.g., Aladdin).
Qualifications:
Up to 2 years of relevant experience in Financial Services, Operations, or a related field.
A fundamental understanding of Treasury products, accounting principles, and financial market regulations.Demonstrated ability to perform various concurrent activities and projects in a high-risk, fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with a high attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
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.
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