Asset Servicing Intermediate Analyst

Embark on a Transformative Career in Global Finance at Citi

Are you a seasoned professional in Corporate Actions seeking a role that offers significant impact and career growth within a leading global financial institution? Citi's Markets Operations team presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic environment undergoing significant transformation. As a trusted partner to clients worldwide, Citi's mission is to drive growth and economic progress through responsible financial services. Our Markets Operations group is central to this mission, playing a critical role in the trade lifecycle, client experience, and strategic direction of the firm.

The Opportunity: Asset Servicing Intermediate Analyst – Voluntary Corporate Actions (EMEA)

This pivotal role places you at the heart of our equity and fixed income voluntary corporate actions processing for EMEA markets. As an Intermediate Analyst, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy of election processing and position reconciliation for our diverse stakeholders, including proprietary desks, stock lending counterparts, and prime brokerage clients. Your responsibilities will extend to facilitating the timely exchange of stock and cash transactions on payment dates and proactively investigating and resolving any issues that arise. This position demands a strong analytical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless transaction completion.

Beyond core operational duties, this role offers unique opportunities to contribute to the management of operational and technology projects. You will also be empowered to set and achieve personal goals, fostering continuous professional development within a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your contributions are directly tied to team success.

What You Will Do:

• Execute daily assigned tasks efficiently, ensuring adherence to all internal and regulatory deadlines.
• Confirm the completion of the daily workplan and ensure all processes are meticulously followed.
• Investigate operational issues, directing them to the appropriate departments and actively collaborating on robust solutions.
• Support the preparation and submission of crucial internal and external regulatory reports.
• Proactively identify procedural gaps and propose innovative suggestions for process transformation, with a focus on reducing manual efforts.
• Develop a strong understanding of how your team integrates with other areas to achieve broader organizational objectives.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to drive work forward and resolve complex issues.
• Participate in user testing for new technology enhancements and escalate any identified issues.

Key Advantages for Your Career Path:

• Global Impact: Contribute to the operations of a world-renowned financial institution, gaining exposure to international markets and diverse client needs.
• Transformation Leadership: Be part of a company actively undergoing significant evolution, offering a chance to shape processes and drive innovation.
• Skill Development: Enhance your expertise in Voluntary Corporate Actions, coupled with valuable project management experience.
• Problem-Solving & Collaboration: Hone your analytical skills by resolving complex issues and foster strong working relationships across teams.
• Career Progression: Citi is committed to employee growth, providing access to extensive learning and development resources that can propel your career forward.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working from home per week) in a business-casual environment.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, performance-related bonus opportunities, private medical insurance, pension plan, paid parental leave, and employee discounts.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in Voluntary Corporate Actions within a broker-dealer environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet competing deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate information clearly and concisely.
• A collaborative team player who also possesses the initiative to recommend and implement process improvements.
• A self-starter who is eager to learn and take ownership of their performance.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word).
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, a results-oriented mindset, and a high degree of self-reliance.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all transactions and reporting.
• The ability to partner effectively with other teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• GCSE English & Maths at Grade C or above.

This role is an excellent stepping stone for individuals looking to deepen their expertise in financial operations, gain exposure to project management, and advance within a globally recognized financial leader. If you are motivated by a challenging yet rewarding environment and possess the skills and drive to excel, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.