Securities & Custody Analyst

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi’s custody operations team. 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. **What you’ll do** - Processing transaction settlement processes in Custody Operations unit for Equities, Bonds and Money Market. - Liaise with brokers, regulators, and other market participants to ensure all trades settled. - Ensure that the client is informed of all open and unmatched trades. - Make sure that market obligations are met to avoid market sanctions for default. - Reconciliation and monitoring client cash and security account - Continuously improve on procedures and process flow for settlement - Act as back up for all positions in the unit including Head of Custody operations. - Liaise with various departments in the bank to service the client. - Work with the Head of Custody operations to streamline processes and to achieve common goals. - Supervision of settlement operations within Custody Operations unit - Manage daily settlement functions in Custody operations in conjunction with ensuring quality service are delivered to the client. Ensure all control, policies, procedures and reporting requirements are adhered to. - Co-ordinate provision of settlement information provided to customers by Custody Operations team in response to clients’ settlement related queries. - Provide input to the development of Custody product programmes. Support the business units on all Custody business development projects. - Maintain effective personal administration and capacity. - Work with the other units that are settlement interfacing to streamline processes and to achieve common goals. - Assist Head of Custody operations in providing feedback to business heads and the Senior Country Operations Officer on all risks associated with Custody products/processes, including those associated with changes in the regulatory environment, and ensure that such risks are appropriately documented and addressed by the implementation of effective controls. - Participating in process improvement projects and various operations management tasks as delegated. - Conduct internal and market testing where required. - Manage client queries be responding within agreed turnaround times, in a professional manner and address client education where necessary. **What we’ll need from you** - 5 years of Equity, Fixed Income and Money Market experience in the South African custody market. - A University Degree. - Strate Compliance officer is an added advantage. **What we can offer you** By joining Citi South Africa, 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 base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. 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.**Job Family Group**: Operations - Transaction Services - **Job Family**: Securities and Derivatives Processing - **Time Type**: Full time - Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. View the "**EEO is the Law**" poster. View the **EEO is the Law Supplement**. View the **EEO Policy Statement**. View the **Pay Transparency Posting