Citi Hiring Junior Analyst Cash & Collateral | Gurgaon

The Junior Analyst in Cash and Collateral Management handles moderately complex operational tasks related to collateral and margin processes. The role contributes directly to business operations by maintaining the quality and accuracy of services provided. Work is performed with limited supervision while applying knowledge of professional practices, team objectives, and internal procedures.

The position requires understanding how individual tasks support broader team goals and how different units collaborate to achieve operational objectives. The analyst is expected to maintain quality standards, suggest improvements to processes when appropriate, and communicate effectively when handling complex or sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective use of cash and collateral across the organization and its subsidiaries in domestic and international operations.
• Analyze cash flow, capital usage, collateral utilization, and fund transfers while working with funding and credit relations teams.
• Establish and maintain controls for cash and collateral movements and coordinate with audit teams.
• Set up lock-box and other security or control systems in different regions while coordinating with settlement and operations teams.
• Support the development and coordination of data processing systems related to cash management and treasury operations.
• Monitor portfolios and exposures to ensure collateral is requested from internal and external counterparties in a timely manner.
• Support operational activities and projects following established collateral systems and procedures.
• Handle daily operational tasks involving collateral and margin processing, reporting, analysis, and issue resolution.
• Perform several collateral or margin related activities of moderate complexity.
• Use analytical methods and data analysis tools to identify improvements in collateral and margin processes.
• Interpret operational data and contribute to recommendations for process enhancements or new service implementations.
• Reduce operational risk by adhering to audit and control policies and identifying errors or improvement opportunities.
• Identify policy gaps and recommend improvements to streamline collateral related processes.
• Escalate requests, inquiries, or issues related to collateral and margin operations when required.
• Develop understanding of securities, derivatives, operational processes, and industry standards.
• Monitor and evaluate operational data and processes to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of tasks.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders and communicate complex information when required.
• Interact with external customers when necessary to provide or clarify information.
• Assess risk when making business decisions while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and ethical standards.

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