Cash & Collateral Management Senior Analyst - Assistant Vice President

The Cash & Collateral Management Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.
Responsibilities:
Willing to work in APAC shift (9am-6pm) with some late-night calls for EMEA.
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 both the cash management group and the entire treasury function along with the collateral operations group
Maintain automated cash management system to track and predict cash flows, allocate funds to appropriate areas on settlement dates, monitor excess or idle cash, and assist in projecting short term funding requirements. Monitor portfolios and associated exposure to ensure collateral is requested from internal and external counterparties in a timely manner
Subject matter expert who develops and implements business initiatives, client solutions, and/or projects
Stays abreast of developments within the collateral and margin function and considers his/her implications for own job and the business
Has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of complex deliverables often related, but not limited to Collateral and Margin processes
Accountable for integrity of process, operations and associated results; may have responsibility for planning, budgeting and policy formulation within area of expertise.
Responsible for detailed analysis of collateral related issues where the best course of action is not evident from the information available, but actions must be recommended/ taken
Contributes to standards around which others will operate
Supports a wide range of internal clients (product, sales, client delivery, and technology) and external corporate clients
Develops and exercises business plans, policies and procedures, and demonstrates an ability to lead projects, offer innovative solutions and cost saving opportunities
Requires good analytical skills to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex material from multiple projects
Oversees the daily performance of the collateral and margin processes to satisfactory completion of the daily operational cycle
Defines, develops, implements and tracks appropriate margin related KPIs and SLAs for the group
Committed to process improvement, client service, control, and cost reduction and identifies any opportunity to implement process improvements, service enhancements, or technology enhancements
Liaises with internal (front office, middle office, settlement, control, etc.) teams and external clients to assess service quality and identify areas for improvement
Conducts discovery and due diligence activities with clients to meet their needs
Solves complex client queries and consults with clients as required
Applies a solid knowledge of the business to develop creative solutions to meet client and business needs
Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis to define problems and develop solutions, mostly but not limited to, collateral and margin
Influences strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services that have direct impact on the business
Acts as an advisor or coach to new or junior staff
Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, management, internal/external clients and stakeholders; facilitates and enables change
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:
6-8 years industry experience.
Education:
Bachelor’s/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:Full time
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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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