Trade Support Specialist Jr. Analyst at Citi in Getzville, NY

TRADE SUPPORT SPECIALIST JR. ANALYST Location: Getzville New York United States · Hybrid The Trade Support Specialist is an entry-level role supporting smooth trade execution and operational efficiency, collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate and timely trade processing and issue resolution. This role acts as the primary point of contact for all trading and structuring business engagements, requiring product expertise, on-desk support, and time-sensitive resolution. It focuses on enhancing trading business/franchise performance and productivity by optimizing operational efficiency and delivering strategic projects, bringing together trading, operations, technology, and various lines of defense across the firm. Responsibilities: • Provide support for trade execution, including trade confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation. • Monitor trade lifecycle events and ensure trades are processed accurately and in a timely manner. • Investigate and resolve trade discrepancies or breaks with brokers, custodians, and counterparties. • Maintain accurate trade records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. • Collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and other stakeholders to address trade- related inquires and requests. • Assist in the implementation and testing of new trading systems and enhancements to existing systems. • Monitor market events and communicate relevant information to internal teams. • Participate in cross-functional projects to improve trade processes and systems. • Stay knowledgeable of industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to trade support. • 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards. • Assist in supporting new ideas through the of the New Activity approvals process (NACs). This includes driving initiatives for Business and Desk Heads which require facing off with third parties (e.g., brokers, clearing houses, and trading platforms). • Managing the Permitted Product List (PPL) for the trading desks which includes adding new products, annual reviews, and amending products to enhance revenue streams. • Act as Subject Matter Expert to support the establishment and maintenance of business-specific controls to mitigate operational, financial, and regulatory risk in addition to monitoring implementation of new regulations. Responsible for ensuring proportionality and workability of new controls and processes (e.g., soft vs hard blocks for price, notional thresholds). • Evaluate and optimize booking and legal entity strategies for trading desks. Act as a critical interface, articulating business requirements to various functions and ensuring clear communication between trading and support departments. • Monitor and analyze business performance, trading performance, market share, and client profitability, and cost reduction. This includes overseeing Best Execution practices and transaction cost analysis. • Manage and support enhancements to trade processing and client service delivery in collaboration with Operations, Technology, and Middle Office teams (e.g., product enhancements / annual prioritization efforts). Qualifications: • 0-2 years of relevant experience • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills Education: • Bachelor’s/University degree JOB FAMILY GROUP: Institutional Trading JOB FAMILY: Trade Support TIME TYPE: Full time PRIMARY LOCATION: Getzville New York United States PRIMARY LOCATION FULL TIME SALARY RANGE: $60,406.00 - $79,690.00 In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. MOST RELEVANT SKILLS Please see the requirements listed above. OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ANTICIPATED POSTING CLOSE DATE: Jun 29, 2026 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.   If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.