Fund Monitoring Analyst 2

Citi Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines. The role is Fund Monitoring Analyst 2 (Internal Job Title: Data Quality Analyst 2) based in Taguig City, Philippines. Citi offers extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, with opportunities to grow and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

• The candidate will be part of the NAV ATE Monitoring team and will be actively engaged in evaluating fund credit risk by analyzing trading activity and ensuring Citi’s exposure remains in-line with established risk guidelines.
• Perform intra-day monitoring of limit/exposures for funds/hedge funds/private equity counterparties of most countries in Asia.
• Manage and maintain the proprietary database of counterparty capital and performance. Will involve liaising with counterparties to obtain financial statements, monthly performance and disclosure reports, and other data as required.
• Maintain data integrity in Citi’s database; notify credit officers both for the 1st line of defense and 2nd line of defense of any unusual movement in performance or trigger breaches.
• Interaction with Risk Analytics and Sales Desks to determine correct exposure and to ensure margin terms for transactions are obtained.
• Monitor ISDA/CSA credit terms, ensure all credit systems updated correctly, identify and escalate breaches, oversee resolution with analysts and Legal.
• Proactively monitor fund and Investment Securities exposures; undertake analysis/investigation where required to ensure exposures are properly reported and exceptions resolved. This may include interacting with Sales and Trading as well as Credit Risk to understand the credit transaction.
• Coordinate with other departments and various levels of management regarding credit risk reporting issues, including investigating data issues, and resolving reporting errors.
• Manage assigned projects in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and that deliverables are met.
• Develop an understanding of how financial and capital markets transactions, including derivative and foreign exchange trading, generate risk exposure, and how this affects extensions of credit to varied clients.
• Fulfil ad hoc tasks that may be assigned by the Limit Monitoring head and Team Lead (e.g. regulatory/portfolio reports, etc)
• Provide checker function on NAV uploads to ensure accuracy in the data quality.
• Mentor junior analysts in the team to pass on best practices.

• Gain knowledge of fund industry and risk management practices.
• Develop understanding of financial market instruments and their inherent risks.
• Gain knowledge of all capital market products.
• Opportunity to expand responsibilities with time, and assist the Limit Monitoring team in other ad hoc portfolio and regulatory reports.

• Graduate of Business-related courses, preferably Economics, Accounting or Finance; Post-graduate in Business, Finance or Accounting or FRM / CPA / CFA professional qualifications an advantage.
• A passionate interest in finance and strong analytical, research, and organizational skills are required. Familiarity with risk management and systems is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Highly attentive to details, while being able to work under pressure and deliver timely and accurate results.
• Strong academic background.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Strong quantitative/database management skills (Microsoft Excel, MS Access).

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