Trade Processing Analyst – 12 month FTC (Fixed Term Contract)

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Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Trade Operations Team.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team / Role Overview

This is a role within the Greece Trade team based in Athens Office. The Trade Team is responsible for supporting the pre and post processing activities for Issuance of Bank Guarantees and supporting miscellaneous activities for supporting the local trade portfolio. The team is looking for a dynamic individual who would provide the team to support the business and product relating to the processing of Trade Operations functions.

The role will require the successful candidate to form effective working relationships with Client Operations key clients and stakeholders – Product, Technology, Coverage etc. The successful candidate will be required to have detailed understanding of end-to-end operations for Trade products.

What you'll do

• Handling client request for guarantee issuances and other related enquiries
• Ensure timely and accurate BAU execution related to pre and post processing activities i.e. receipt, scan and dispatch of trade documents
• Ensure that service is being delivered as agreed, to the required level of performance and quality. 
• Raise issues to operations management and back-office processing unit at earliest opportunity to minimise any potential risk.
• Effective communication with internal stakeholders i.e. Trade Product, banking, Credit operations, Legal, Back-office etc. for resolving any client related issue pertaining to Bank Guarantees
• Monitoring of Trade internal and NOSTRO account used during the processing of Trade related transactions via bank’s Reconciliation Application/Portal including investigation and resolution of incorrect/unresolved transactions.
• Work with the team to understand pain points and areas for improvement.

What we’ll need from you

• 4/5 years experience in relevant field
• Banking operations experience within Trade services area
• Ability to drive & comply with all required controls, governance & policies.
• Proven ability to execute
• Must be able to use experience to identify possible issues before they arise and to be pro-active in resolving such issues.
• Must have the ability to multi-task by taking on extra ad-hoc tasks without letting the day-to-day tasks suffer.
• Knowledge of accounting entries and financial concepts
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work in a pressured environment and in meeting deadlines
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Clear communicator ability to relay precise information both orally and in writing
• Good time management skills
• Ability to articulate ideas in a simple coherent way
• Ownership and results orientation

What we can offer you

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:Cash Management

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Time Type:Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:€28 000,00 - €42 000,00

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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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Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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