Asset Servicing Senior Analyst

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation 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 Asset Servicing Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

What you’ll do

• This role will manage reconciling and processing positions related to Lending Corporate Action events
• These activities include revisions of communications, notifications and facilitating postings for Lending and Corporate Actions
• Serve as primary contact for Prime Broker clients, providing support across Asset Servicing specific to Corporate Action and international and domestic Income Voluntary and Mandatory events
• ·Identifies, summarizes and accurately captures all incoming instructions pertaining to Corporate Action Voluntary events
• Liaise with clients on Corporate Action Voluntary events to solicit instructions
• Reconciles, organizes and distributes all transactions relating to corporate actions, and ensures actions are processed effectively and within established standards in the markets
• Provides support to all operational processes within the unit to ensure timely and accurate execution of client instructions meeting agent, depository and counter-party deadlines
• Liaise with Depositories, Agents, Trustees and Issuers in each market to obtain requested clarification/detail understanding of complex Corp Action events and processing details/requirements
• Manages, tracks and mitigates risk incoming client responses, customer funding, claims processing, payment allocation and corporate action processing
• Prepares weekly/ monthly metrics on department’s performance including detailed analysis of any processing, system/industry issues or enhancements. Performs causal analysis on processes to continuously identify gaps, improvements/system enhancements
• Monitors MIS reporting relating to corporate actions, processing accuracy, timeliness, and, completeness
• Acts as the initial point of escalation for problem resolution
• Assists management in system enhancement functions, provides feedback on Business Requirement Documents, and participates in user acceptance testing as needed
• Develops and maintains processing procedures and oversee the execution of controls required throughout the life cycle of voluntary events
• Prepares and participate in department client presentations
• Provides input on performance of staff to management and other duties as assigned
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with
• transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

What we’ll need from you

• 3-5 years of experience
• Intermediate to senior level experience in a related role
• Knowledge of multiple types of investment instruments including Equity securities and Fixed Income