Markets Operations Entry-Level Analyst

Team/ Role Overview

Dive into global finance with Citi’s Markets Operations team. You’ll collaborate daily with traders, tech teams, clients, and global partners to support critical roles in trade lifecycle management, maintain strong controls, and deliver excellent client service. This dynamic role offers broad exposure to Citi’s markets business and a clear path for career growth. Bring your core strengths and transferable skills to make a real impact and build your future in finance.

As an entry-level colleague, you’ll be assigned to one of the following functions, where you’ll learn how your contributions and the team’s collective efforts integrate with and impact the other functions and the entire Citi organization:

• Equities Middle Office – Ensures stock trades are processed smoothly after they occur.
• FX Operations – Manages the practical aspects of foreign exchange transactions, making sure currency trades settle accurately.
• Futures & Derivatives Clearing – Guarantees and settles complex financial contracts across markets to reduce risk.
• OTC Derivatives Settlements & Cash Management – Handles payments for privately negotiated derivatives and manages their associated cash flow.
• Securities Settlements – Confirms the accurate buying, selling, and ownership transfer of financial instruments like stocks and bonds.
• Asset Servicing – Manages events related to owned investments (e.g., dividends, corporate actions, bond interest) to ensure clients receive their entitlements.
• Fixed Income & Commodities Operations – Supports the operational side of trading debt instruments (like bonds) and raw materials (like oil or gold).
• Margins Operations & Collateral Optimization – Manages the collateral required for trades to cover potential losses and uses it as efficiently as possible.
• Books & Records Oversight – Ensures all financial transactions are accurately recorded and maintained for compliance and reporting.
• Process Engineering – Designs, analyzes, and improves operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Client Facilitation – Acts as the primary contact for clients, resolving queries and smoothing out any operational issues.

Communication & Drive: Excellent communication, teamwork, a positive attitude, and an eagerness to learn and develop.

Analytical & Organizational: Detail‑oriented, committed to accuracy, possessing foundational analytical and problem‑solving skills, and keen to develop the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Technical Interest: Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a keen interest in AI tooling, data analysis, process optimization, and automation.

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

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