Securities & Derivatives Analyst 2 - C10 - KUALA LUMPUR

Job Description

The Securities & Derivatives Analyst 2 supports post-trade processing for securities and derivatives, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, reconciliations, exception management, and investigation of operational breaks. Candidates typically need a degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related discipline, along with relevant banking or securities operations experience. Knowledge of capital markets products, derivatives, settlement processes, risk controls, and regulatory procedures is advantageous. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills are expected. The role also requires attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, teamwork across global offices, and comfort using spreadsheets, operational systems, and possibly SQL or other reporting tools.

Company Info

Citi, formally Citigroup Inc., is a global financial services company headquartered in New York and operating in numerous countries. Its businesses include consumer banking, corporate and commercial banking, investment banking, markets, securities services, treasury services, and wealth management. Citi’s operations in Malaysia support regional and global clients through technology, transaction processing, risk management, finance, and capital-markets functions. The company serves corporations, financial institutions, governments, and institutional investors, providing services such as custody, fund administration, payments, foreign exchange, lending, and securities trading. Citi promotes international collaboration and offers employees exposure to global financial markets. In Kuala Lumpur, many roles are part of regional service and operations hubs, requiring strong controls, process discipline, regulatory awareness, and coordination with teams in different time zones.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in banking, shared services, technology, fintech, accounting, manufacturing, tourism, and multinational operations, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, and Cyberjaya. The country is culturally diverse, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous communities, and English is widely used in business. Kuala Lumpur provides modern transport, shopping, international schools, healthcare, and varied food at relatively moderate living costs. Malaysia is not only an island destination; it includes a mainland peninsula and island regions such as Penang, Langkawi, and parts of Sabah and Sarawak. Foreign professionals generally need employer sponsorship for an Employment Pass, with the company handling much of the application process. Relocation usually involves securing a valid offer, medical checks, document verification, and sometimes dependent passes. Tropical weather, traffic, and humidity are practical considerations, while weekend travel, beaches, and cultural festivals enrich the lifestyle.