Middle Office Specialist/Expert (Investor Services Department)

Middle Office Department is responsible for processing transactions on behalf of Citi Clients – Top International Investment Companies. Our principal function is to make sure transactions executed by Investment Managers settle in the respective market in a timely manner.
We have a variety of teams dealing with different markets (North & Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia) and instrument types (Equities, Fixed Income products, FXs, Money Markets and Derivatives). We cooperate with brokers and custodian banks from all over the world.
On a daily basis we ensure securities and money transfers worth billions of dollars are accurately processed and allocated to the correct account.

Join us and feel the thrill of financial markets dynamics
and be part of this fascinating world!

Depending on the team you will join, your main duties can be described as:

• Static system setup: Setup investment funds and financial instruments in internal trade processing system.
• Trade Confirmation: Act as liaison between Client and Broker to match trade economics in order to ensure proper instructions are sent to Custodian Banks and then released to the market for settlement.
• Trade Settlement: Ensure all trades are settled without delay. Address any mismatch information from the market. Cooperate with Custodian Banks and Brokers.
• Reporting: Collate, verify and assimilate data, and report to Custodians/Fund Accounting/3rd parties
• Treasury and Manual process: Process cash instruments (FX, Money Market, CDs, CPs, and collateral payments)

From the Candidates we expect:

• Very good command of English and excellent communication skills due to daily contacts with global brokers/custodians/3rd parties located in different countries
• Knowledge in construction and functioning of different financial instruments will be helpful to understand and manage daily operational process
• Experience in custody, brokerage operations or fund administration will be an asset as the parties involved in the process are: Custodians, Brokers, Funds and their managers
• University degree in Economics or Science (students of last years of studies are also welcome)
• Knowledge of SWIFT standard would be advantageous
• Strong analytical skills are needed whilst using internal platforms and other tools (MS Excel skills on Intermediate level), knowledge of VBA would be advantageous
• Being focused on details and ability to handle numerous and various tasks under tight deadlines due to processing highly critical transactions.
• Ability to work as part of the team in order to deliver results
• For Experts positions – experience in process improvements and projects will be an advantage

Unique value of joining Middle Office Team:

• Opportunity to acquire knowledge on Capital Markets and financial instruments. Instrument types include: Equities, Bonds, Derivatives, FXs, Money Markets
• Opportunity to learn effective business communication in English with other parties around the World (US, UK etc)
• Opportunity to understand how to perform in one of the most critical stage of the securities and cash processing, in a multinational financial world
• Possibility to acquire new skills and competences via participation in multiple trainings
• Chance to take part in interesting projects and improvement initiatives apart from the daily process
• Opportunity to develop your time management and work organization skills
• Chance for a career evolution within Middle Office and Investor Services structures