Job Description
Brief Description of the Organization
Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com.
Trader- Citi Investment Management-14007341
Description
Citigroup
is one of the leading financial services firms in the United States,
providing financial solutions to corporations, governments, institutions
and individuals in 100 countries. Businesses include corporate and
investment banking services, investment advisory services, retail
banking and brokerage services and financial planning, and commercial
insurance products. Citigroup is distinguished by its strong work ethic
and commitment to building relationships based on trust and
professionalism.
Citi Investment Management (CIM), with
approximately $27 billion in AUM as of December 31, 2013, manages assets
across multiple asset classes for HNW and UHNW clients of Citi Private
Bank. CIM manages a broad suite of investment strategies within single
and multi-asset class products.
CIM is seeking a US Trader to manage and execute
the trade flow for US equities, investment grade corporate and
municipal bonds, agencies and treasuries. The individual will oversee
the operations of the trading desk; addressing and resolving daily
trading, recon and ad hoc issues that would otherwise impede the work
flow of the investment professionals. He/She will be the liaison
between the desk and the different business partners, vendors and
brokers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing high quality equity trade execution for multiple portfolios across equities, investment grade corporate and municipal bonds, US Agencies and Treasuries.
- Analyze, present & execute on relative value and credit curve swap ideas to the fixed income portfolio managers.
- Evaluate, maintain and update broker algorithms as necessary for trade execution.
- Investigate daily trade breaks, review transactions, reconcile trade discrepancies and work with our US and EMEA back office.
- Work closely with CIM senior management and portfolio management teams on day-to-day portfolio management issues effecting security placements.
- Participate with technology developers, system administrators, database administrators and project management to further enhance global trading platform solutions for various strategic initiatives.
- Oversee and manage trading desk operations, controls, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintain relevant electronic exchange relationships with both approved brokers and third party vendors.
- Serve as key member of the Brokerage Committee reporting on best execution services as measured by third party vendor.
Qualifications
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with specialization in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or related field required. MBA and/or CFA a plus. A series 7 license required.
- Experience with Bloomberg and other financial applications preferred such as Microsoft Office programs.
- Minimum 5 years experience and exposure to domestic/global equity market structure, FX, cash and derivative transactions.
- A drive for excellence reflecting ownership mentality.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, excellent interpersonal and team work skills.
- Some knowledge of how trading and back offices processes function together a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
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FINRA series 63 and 55.
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Prior experience with Charles River IMS highly desired.
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