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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 Issuer Services Operation team. Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. 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. Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters. Team/Role Overview We are seeking a highly responsible individual to join our Dublin Secure Room within Issuer Services Operation. The objective of this role is to assist in the physical safekeeping , reconciliation and destruction of sensitive financial instruments. The role involves the secure handling of short and medium term debt including Certificate of Deposits, European Commercial Paper, Bonds, European Medium Term Notes and Warrants in compliance with internal controls and industry regulations.  The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on accuracy and operational efficiency within a highly secure and controlled environment. What you’ll do • Safekeeping – Print, Authenticate and File physical certificates . Ensure accuracy and completeness of all associated documentation • Destruction – Complete Destruction process on a daily basis. Following termination of an Issuers debt obligations (either at expected maturity date or an earlier date if repurchased) the Global Note representing the debt must be destroyed. A report of items ready for destruction is run each day showing all items due to be destroyed following receipt of Disposal Authority from the ICSDs. • Reconciliation – Perform a reconciliation of the physical records against the internal books and records.  This is part of the Client Asset Regulatory (CAR) Requirement. On a Bi-Annual basis the Dublin Secure Room is required to complete a full count of all securities that are held as Common Depository on behalf of the International Centralized Securities Depository (ICSD). The details of which are entered in a system under dual control. • Operational Excellence & Process Contribution - Complete operational tasks focused on administering defined procedures, analyses and report preparation • Risk Mitigation & Control Adherence - Minimize risk to the bank by monitoring errors and suggesting solutions that reduce errors, and ensure adherence to audit and control policies • Policy and Procedure Enhancement - Identify policy gaps and propose efforts to streamline the securities and derivatives settlement processes • Data Analysis & Reporting - Monitor, analyse and evaluate processes and data to ensure the accuracy and quality of completed settlement tasks • Regulatory & Ethical Stewardship - 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. What we’ll need from you • Relevant experience • Fundamental knowledge of securities activities, policies, procedures, and concepts and advantage • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills • Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting or Finance What we can offer you By joining Citi Dublin, you will 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 energised 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. Additional Notes : • This role requires 100% on-site presence within the Dublin Secure Room facility. • Candidates must be able to commit to a full-time, in-person work schedule. • This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Securities and Derivatives Processing ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: €35 950,00 - €46 750,00 ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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