Securities Finance Trader Avp New York in New York New York United States

Agency Securities Lending Trader – Securities Finance - New York Securities Finance encompasses the Agency Securities Lending (ASL), Directed Agent Investment Services (DAIS), and Collateral products within the Execution Services division of Investor Services. The business partners with institutional investors to enhance their portfolio returns through intrinsic value securities lending, liquidity management, and collateral optimization. Citi's key strengths include unsurpassed global branch network, robust risk management, real-time controls, product innovation, dynamic reporting, and market thought leadership. The business is seeking a securities lending trader to work in New York. Citi provides 24-hour trading coverage and client services through its business locations in Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Dublin, New York, and Tampa. Citi’s strategic presence in these locations is designed to align our business with our client base and provide a platform to target new client mandates. Our traders execute transactions for leading global institutional investors including Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Insurance Companies, ETF Issuers, and Mutual Funds. Leveraging our market-leading combination of securities lending expertise, local branch network, and breadth and depth of supply enables us to create mutually beneficial opportunities for both lenders and borrowers alike. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and maintain relationships with borrowers to optimize our clients’ securities lending portfolio performance. Adhere to risk & control guidelines specifically as it relates to counterparty credit limits, best execution, and fiduciary obligations. Identify and present trading opportunities to capitalize on special situations and latent holdings. This includes the assessment of voluntary corporate action events such as Rights, Tenders, Buybacks, and Scrip/DRP options.

The Sec & Derivatives Sr Analyst is an intermediate 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: Resolve complex process problems which require an in-depth evaluation of basic securities processing procedures and industry standards Process various hedge fund tasks, including calculating net asset value, reconciling cash and holdings, and pricing securities Offer advanced solutions for assigned securities processing areas Provide guidance and assistance to junior staff Oversee the set-up of new hedge funds, while representing a securities processing team, and acting as the analytical and procedural expert Serve as analytical or procedural expert for securities processing deliverables/initiatives Prepare expense budgets, analyze expense calculations, and prepare unaudited financial statements Ascertain fund value and allocate values to each investor Assist with the development of new techniques and streamlining hedge fund/securities processing activities 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. Recommended Qualifications : 5-8 years of relevant experience Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal commun