Trading Desk Assistant at Citi

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trade Processing, Execution, Clearance, Settlement, Risk Management, Operational Excellence, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Capital Markets Knowledge, Trade Lifecycle Processes, Financial Instruments, Problem Resolution, Team Collaboration, Training, Compliance, Transaction Monitoring

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Trade Processing and Execution: Accurately capture and process a wide range of capital markets orders and transactions on a T-0 basis. Perform enrichment and amendment of orders as required to ensure accuracy and compliance. Coordinate with trading desks, branch offices, and various investment operational teams to resolve trade discrepancies and ensure smooth transaction flow. Clearance and Settlement Facilitation: Act as a primary point of contact for inquiries related to the clearance, settlement, and investigation of client securities and derivatives. Proactively identify and resolve potential issues that could impact timely settlement. Monitor transaction statuses and escalate complex issues to appropriate stakeholders. Provide expert support and processing capabilities across a diverse range of financial instruments, including: Equities: Processing of common stocks, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Warrants, Rights, and American/Global Depositary Receipts (ADR/GDR). Debt Instruments: Handling of various fixed-income products. Structured Products: Processing of complex structured investment vehicles. Options: Managing equity and other options contracts. Physical Certificates: Overseeing transactions involving physical security certificates. Operational Excellence: Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes and controls. Ensure strict adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Participate in testing and implementation of new systems or process enhancements. Serve as a go-to expert for complex operational queries and problem resolution within the wealth investment operations domain. Provide guidance and training to junior team members and cross-functional teams as needed. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate operational risks associated with transaction processing. Ensure all activities are performed with a strong focus on risk awareness and control. 5-8 years of relevant experience Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills In-depth knowledge of various capital market products (Equities, Derivatives, Fixed Income, FX, etc.) and their operational lifecycles. Strong understanding of trade lifecycle processes, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience ------------------------------------------------------ For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------

Responsibilities

The Trading Desk Assistant is responsible for accurately capturing and processing capital markets orders and transactions, ensuring compliance and resolving discrepancies. They also facilitate clearance and settlement inquiries while monitoring transaction statuses and providing expert support across various financial instruments.