Cash & Collateral Management Senior Analyst, Citi

Citi

Location:
Costa Rica, Heredia

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

The Cash & Collateral Management Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Job Responsibility:

Supports Cash Management Operations global team and managers in creating a strong team to define, perform and control Cash Management Operations processes regionally and globally
Responsible for the efficient and proper utilization of cash & collateral throughout the firm, and its subsidiaries at Central Banks, Agent Banks and other FMIs, on both a domestic and international basis, including timely settlement of all payment obligations
Responsible for effective predicting, forecasting and reporting to Treasury processes
Works on funding process, will analyse cash flow, use of cash capital and collateral, transfers of funds (intra-company and with outside parties), bank account usage
Establish controls for all cash & collateral movements and cash usage and coordinate activities with control functions and audits
Play a significant role in developing data processing, liquidity management and funding systems used at Cash Management Operations
Maintain and operate automated or semi-automated cash management systems to track and predict cash flows, allocate funds to appropriate areas on settlement dates, monitor excess or idle cash, and assist in projecting short term funding requirements
Monitor portfolios and associated exposures to ensure sufficient collateral is timely pledged effectively and in accordance with needs and rules
Subject matter expert who develops and implements business initiatives, client solutions, and/or projects
Stays abreast of developments within the collateral and margin function and considers his/her implications for own job and the business
Has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of complex deliverables often related, but not limited to Cash Management processes
Accountable for integrity of process, operations and associated results
may have responsibility for planning, budgeting and policy formulation within area of expertise
Responsible for detailed analysis of collateral related issues where the best course of action is not evident from the information available, but actions must be recommended/taken
Contributes to standards around which others will operate
Supports a wide range of internal clients (product, sales, client delivery, and technology) and external corporate clients
Develops and exercises business plans, policies and procedures, and demonstrates an ability to lead projects, offer innovative solutions and cost saving opportunities
Requires good analytical skills to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex material from multiple projects
Oversees the daily performance of the collateral and margin processes to satisfactory completion of the daily operational cycle
Defines, develops, implements and tracks appropriate margin related KPIs and SLAs for the group
Committed to process improvement, client service, control, and cost reduction and identifies any opportunity to implement process improvements, service enhancements, or technology enhancements
Liaises with internal (front office, middle office, settlement, control, etc.) teams and external clients to assess service quality and identify areas for improvement
Conducts discovery and due diligence activities with clients to meet their needs
Solves complex client queries and consults with clients as required
Applies a solid knowledge of the business to develop creative solutions to meet client and business needs
Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis to define problems and develop solutions, mostly but not limited to Cash Management processes
Influences strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services that have direct impact on the business
Acts as an advisor or coach to new or junior staff
Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, management, internal/external clients and stakeholders
facilitates and enables change
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating strong consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by enforcing compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct good business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency
Manage all kind of incidents (e.g. system outages, industry issues, cyber attacks, etc) and ensuring minimum impact on the firm and its clients
Complete all tasks – having connection with the organization’s activity but not detailed in the JD
Deputizes his/her direct manager
Supports roll-out and implementation of global best-practices, in particular knowledge transfer of existing processes to other markets

Requirements:

5-8 years of experience in Banking/Treasury area
Intermediary knowledge of Treasury Funding and Banking Operations
Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
Excellent spoken and written English, other languages are advantageous
An understanding of concept of Corporate Treasury, Markets Treasury and Operations
Strong PC skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
Precision, keen attention to details
Strong interpersonal skills
Good communication and organizational skills
Willingness to work on local Bank Holiday days when managing regional/global processes
Ability to support occasional weekend works if required for testing
Organized approach
Positive and pro-active attitude
Goal oriented and self driven

Nice to have:

Other languages are advantageous
Desire to learn
Dynamic, flexible and a quick learner

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

View All Jobs In This Company

Job Link Share:

Cash & Collateral Management Senior Analyst