Funds Transfer Assistant at Citi

The Funds Transfer Assistant is an entry level role responsible for processing basic and routine funds transfer, cash & trade operations in coordination with the Transaction Services team. The overall objective is to perform processing activities in a fast-paced environment while focusing on quality, details , accuracy and controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply basic technical knowledge to ensure efficient customer service that meets quality standards
• Transactions processing and reconciliations
• Assist with activities related to compliance and control
• Perform job duties by following detailed procedures or explicit instructions under direct supervision
• Aid in internal and external customer contact
• Serve as a backup processor for team members
• 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.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• University Degree
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Speed and accuracy.
• Familiarity with the processing systems

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• A team player
• Willing to learn, a fast learner preferred
• Good judgment.
• Ability to work independently/ unsupervised

EDUCATION:

• University graduate with minimum  upper second honors (or equivalent)

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

NATURE OF THE JOB:

• Quality of work has to be high due to a high level of customer awareness and competition. Timeliness and error free processing of transactions is key.
• Be alert on frequent changes in Government regulations, Bank policies and procedures due to restructuring.
• Ability to handle large volumes.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• High volumes of transactions which require more time to process
• Due diligence is required at all times to ensure that documentary procedures are adhered to as per the banks regulations.