Location: Jersey City New Jersey United States
The Sec & Derivat Sr. Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations – Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to facilitate the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions.
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic partner with other businesses as well as an analytical and/or procedural expert in the settlement cycle while supporting a wide range of internal and external clients
Assist with short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources, and exercises control over resources, budget, policy formulation and planning
Manage complex and variable settlement related issues, liaise with multiple teams and departments on varying matters, define problems, develop innovative solutions, streamline processes and lead change-the-bank settlement projects
Closely follow trends in the industry, identify cost savings opportunities and build effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Increase productivity and efficiencies by presenting data and analyzing validates to develop added solutions and oversee the integrity of process, operations and end results
Assist with overseeing the risk control environment, compliance efforts to follow policies and procedures and keep abreast of Citi's operational processes and best practices in business strategy
Serve as an advisor and coach to new or junior level staff on procedures and work processes across multiple departments
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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Senior to advanced level experience in a related role preferred
- Subject matter expert in one or more areas of function
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Proven ability to manage various concurrent activities/projects in a high-risk environment
- Effective project management and negotiation skills
- Consistently demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication
Education
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
Job Family Group
Operations - Transaction Services
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Job Family
Securities and Derivatives Processing
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Time Type
Full time
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Primary Location
Jersey City New Jersey United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range
$163,600.00 - $245,400.00
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date
Oct 23, 2026
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