Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in attention to detail, problem solving and process improvements to Citi’s Transaction Monitoring team!

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.

Team/Role Overview

This SP Trade Monitoring role sits in the First Line of Defence and focuses on monitoring trading activity for potential market abuse. The opportunity is within the Global Markets Non-Financial Risk group and more specifically within Conduct Risk. Predominantly operating trade surveillance within the Spread Products business, but there will be the close interaction with teams covering other asset classes (Equities, Rates, Commodities, and FX). Understanding of MAR (Market Abuse Regulation) related behaviours through trading experience, compliance, risk, or other related business roles will be very important, but detailed knowledge of the Banks systems would compensate (e.g. SP/Rates Middle Office).

Based in New York and reporting to the Head of GSP Transaction Monitoring, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive support and coverage for the hiring manager.

Working within a team of former traders who can provide guidance and training on market behaviours and how to triage alerts. This will lead to infrequent but credible challenge of Supervisors via escalation of thoroughly researched and conclusive reports.

What you’ll do

• Actively analysing and dealing with market abuse alerts generated.
• Support scoping, design, and implementation of the trade monitoring to provide risk-based coverage of market abuse/manipulation and rogue trading behaviours globally ensuring compliance to local rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with other internal areas including Legal, Compliance, Operations, Technology and Business Management to assist with the delivery of required controls.
• Support data sourcing and data quality processes for transaction monitoring, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to review data quality issues and remediation

What we’ll need from you

• Relevant work experience in financial services in Spread Products(Credit and Securitized Products) Trading, Middle Office or Surveillance.
• MS Excel, SQL, Python, or other C based coding a plus
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to see the big picture whilst giving high attention to critical details.
• Ability to develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years’ experience in credit related middle office, surveillance, risk management

and/or regulatory compliance in one or more of the following risk disciplines: technology

risk, business continuity, operational risk, supplier risk, or audit and controls.

• Project management and governance experience with demonstrated ability to achieve and

exceed critical milestones.

• Must have outstanding leadership, communication, and influencing skills as this leader will

work with senior leaders, and audit partners on a regular basis.

• Ability to foster working relationships with other leaders across multiple lines of business and

with support organizations, including auditors and regulators.

• Demonstrated judgement and critical thinking skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

In-Business Risk

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$129,840.00 - $194,760.00

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.

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Dec 01, 2025

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