Sec & Derivatives Lead Analyst - C13

The Sec & Derivatives Lead Analyst is a senior-level position where you will be responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. Your main objective in this role will be to facilitate the clearance, settlement, and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions. Your responsibilities will include having a good track record of experience in a tax-related area, a strong understanding of tax reporting and operational tax processes, and experience in Tax Operations (Direct/Indirect Tax, Withholding TAX, Goods and Services Tax, Trading Tax etc.). You should possess strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills to continuously follow up with various stakeholders and execution teams. Excellent spoken and written English, presentation, and communication skills are essential. Additionally, you should be able to take initiative, self-motivate, and consistently demonstrate a results-driven mindset. Your role will require strong analytical skills to conduct detailed analyses of complex tax processes, a high level of integrity to handle sensitive and confidential information in compliance with client data privacy laws, and critical thinking abilities to draw logical conclusions. You should be experienced in working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, have managerial experience, and corporate seniority. As a Sec & Derivatives Lead Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing and participating in governance forums on a global level, leading audits from an Operations perspective, understanding operational risks and control frameworks, identifying project resources, monitoring work and budget, and mitigating risks. You will ensure the satisfactory completion of daily project operations, develop, implement and track appropriate KPIs and SLAs for the group, recommend and implement new systems and enhancements to securities processing procedures, and provide in-depth analysis and develop solutions to issues related to securities processing or hedge fund activities. Your role will also involve conducting discovery and due diligence activities with clients, assessing service quality, identifying areas for improvement, advising and coaching new/lower-level personnel, and appropriately assessing risks when making business decisions. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to policy, and applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct, and business practices. To be successful in this role, you should have 8-10 years of relevant experience, be a subject matter expert in at least one area of Securities and Derivatives processing, possess advanced knowledge of hedge funds activities, and consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. A Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience is required, with a Master's degree preferred. This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.,