Citibank

Cash & Collateral Management Intermediate Associate Analyst- Cross Product Margin (Buffalo, NY)

Posted on: 17 Jan 2021

Getzville, NY

Job Description

The C&C; Mgmt Intmd Assoc Analyst is a developing professional role which integrates in-depth specialty knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices; demonstrates good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the efficient and proper utilization of cash & collateral throughout the firm, and its subsidiaries, on both a domestic and international basis
* Working with the funding and credit relations groups, will analyze cash flow, use of cash capital and collateral, transfer of funds (intra-company and with outside parties), bank account usage, bank compensation, and flow-through of funds
* Establish controls for all cash & collateral movements and cash usage and coordinate activities with auditing functions
* Arrange lock-box and/or other security/control systems in domestic and international locations and work closely with various operations settlement areas to establish proper procedures and controls
* Play a significant role in developing and coordinating data processing systems as they relate to the cash management group and the entire treasury function along with the collateral operations group
* Integrates a solid understanding of industry and business standards and practices of collateral and margin processes
* Applies professional judgment, analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies to make recommendations to senior management to support process improvement
* Deals with most collateral related problems independently and has some latitude to resolve complex issues
* Day-to-day focus is on resolution of complex collateral issues, where expertise is required to interpret against policies, guidelines or processes
* Applies judgment when interpreting data, preparing reports, and presents findings to management
* Makes resolution recommendations based on identified trends and facts
* Designs and analyzes complex reports often related, but not limited to Collateral and Margin processes to satisfy management requirements and support/control activities
* Participates in, and supports the implementation of, projects as assigned, applies project management skills to support initiatives
* Interprets data and makes recommendations for the launch of new products/ services and upgraded platforms that supports collateral and margin functions
* Demonstrates a understanding of the collateral and margining processes to identify policy gaps and formulate policies to support the streamlining of related work processes
* Minimizes risk to the bank through a solid understanding of procedural requirements - provides solutions to reduce errors, and to adhere to audit and control policies
* Timely management, escalation and resolution of all requests / inquiries / issues / errors
* Provides informal guidance and/or on-the-job-training to new team members
* Utilizes advanced communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills to interact with colleagues, management and internal/external clients, in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information in a concise and logical way, while being sensitive to audience diversity
* Has direct interaction with external customers to disseminate or explain information
* Individuals at this level usually have full ownership for one or more processes, reports, procedures or products, and may also be considered analytical or procedural experts, representing a unit or team on cross-functional processes or project deliverables at a broader level
* 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:

* 2-5 years relevant experience
* Individuals who are emerging as an expert in a specific skill set, business area or product but who remain focused primarily on daily execution

Education:

* Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Cash and Collateral Management

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Time Type:

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Citibank

New York, New York

Citigroup Inc., a diversified financial services holding company, provides various financial products and services for consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions in North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services.

It also provides various banking, credit card lending, and investment services through a network of local branches, offices, and electronic delivery systems. The ICG segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed income research, corporate and consumer loans, investment banking and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. As of December 31, 2018, it operated 2,410 branches in the United States, Mexico, and Asia. Citigroup Inc. was founded in 1812 and is headquartered in New York, New York.