Citi, the world leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. Citi provides 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, transaction services, and wealth management. Citi enables clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

The Client Onboard Analyst 1 is a trainee professional role. Requires a good knowledge of the range of processes, procedures and systems to be used in carrying out assigned tasks and a basic understanding of the underlying concepts and principles upon which the job is based. Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area. Makes evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information. They are expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Must be able to exchange information in a concise and logical way as well as be sensitive to audience diversity. Limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of the tasks/services provided. Impact of the job holder is restricted to own job.

Responsibilities:

• Processes client’s requests related to system set up including signatories’ updates and documentation lodgment.
• Co-operates with internal partners to perform systems maintenance based on documentation related to account opening and maintenance processes.
• Provides response to client and internal inquiries.
• Prepares documentation for archiving .
• Applies appropriate bank’s regulations while processing the requests.
• Remains up to date with the current procedures, internal rules, external regulations, and follows the changes in the aforementioned documents.
• Documents operation procedure updates.
• Processes clients’ instructions ensuring the highest accuracy and effectiveness (ensuring deadlines are adhered to).
• Verification and authorization of data entered in the systems.
• Ensures all queries are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner.
• Escalates urgent / risk issues through the appropriate escalation channels.
• Co-operates with and supports other teams/employees upon supervisor’s instruction, including possibility of movement to another team and/or process.
• Performs other crucial tasks instructed by supervisors, e.g. participation in trainings, projects, conference calls, systems’ testing.
• Ensures high levels of client satisfaction through strong product, process and client knowledge. Identifies and suggests process improvements.
• Assists in the implementation of validated process improvements.
• Understands procedures and controls for operational processes. Supports Manager with quality assurance process. Understands procedures and controls for operational processes. Performs within departmental procedures and compliance standards in order to minimize losses.
• Responsible for coordination of projects around internal processes. Participates in user acceptance test of new systems.
• Effective execution of day-to-day responsibilities, as well as execution of any other work instructed by supervisor related to this function.
• Daily deliverable of routine and defined tasks, while developing knowledge of the broader context in which work is being performed.
• 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:

• Previous experience in financial services preferred.
• Knowledge of bank products in the scope of opening and maintaining of bank accounts Customer communication experience (internal/external). Knowledge on the field of finances and banking.
• Flexibility, team spirit, loyalty. High attention to detail. Good PC skills (Excel, Word). Fluent in both written and spoken English. Be able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Proficient knowledge of English (written and spoken).
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

What we Offer

As well as a competitive salary and consideration for a yearly discretionary bonus Citi offer;

• 23 days paid annual leave
• Award winning pension scheme,
• Life assurance and
• Private medical insurance with Bupa healthcare.

In addition, we offer a competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave scheme and employees also have the option (provided they have a student loan from the Student Loan Company) to divert saver and company match contributions to their student loan. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer employees a number of lifestyle benefits including; on site restaurant and coffee shops, online shopping and concierge service and subsidised clubs and societies.

Our select benefit package offers you the opportunity to customise your benefits according to your own lifestyle preferences and includes corporate discounts, memberships and a range of additional extras.

We also have a vast range of diversity networks, which demonstrates Citi’s commitment to growing a diverse workforce;

• Citi Mentor programme
• Prometheus – development initiative for female talent
• Citi Toastmaster
• Citi annual 5k
• Citi Pride