Junior Markets Operations Analyst

Team/ Role Overview 

Join Citi’s Markets Operations team and start your professional journey at the heart of global financial markets. This is your opportunity to step directly into a critical role where you’ll gain hands on experience supporting the processes that keep Citi’s global markets business running smoothly. 

From the moment you join, you’ll play an integral part in the trade lifecycle, helping ensure trades move seamlessly from trade capture through to final settlement. You’ll work closely with Front Office, Technology, internal and external clients and Global Operations - contributing to efficient trade processing, strong controls, and a first-class client experience. This is an excellent for someone looking to go directly into the workplace after graduating and to step directly into a critical role where you’ll gain hands on experience supporting the processes that keep Citi’s global markets business running smoothly. 

This role offers unmatched exposure to the breadth of Citi’s markets business and provides a clear pathway for long-term career development across a wide range of operational and strategic functions. 

What you'll do 

• Impact Global Markets: Support key stages of the trade lifecycle, helping ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently on behalf of our clients. 

• Solve Real Operational Challenges: Investigate issues, analyze discrepancies, and work with teams across the business to deliver timely solutions. 

• Strengthen Controls & Improve How We Work: Perform essential checks that help safeguard our business, while contributing to process improvements, automation initiatives, and the adoption of new technologies. 

• Build Strong Client Partnerships: Work directly with internal teams and external clients to resolve queries, support trade processing, and ensure a smooth front‑to‑back experience. 

• Build Market & Product Knowledge: Develop a strong understanding of financial products, operational workflows, and the systems that enable global trading at scale. 

What we'll need from you

• You must have already graduated or be graduating from a University degree in 2026, preferably within a Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a Business discipline

• Strong communication & teamwork skills

• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment 

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills 

• Positive can-do attitude and eagerness to learn  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 

• Bachelor’s/University degree. Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business preferred; other disciplines considered with relevant skills/interest 

• Interest in AI tooling, data analysis, process optimization and automation 

• Curiosity about financial markets or how global markets operate 

What we can offer you: 

Kickstart your professional journey from day one. You’ll step directly into a permanent role within Markets Operations, supported by structured training, mentoring, and access to extensive learning resources to help you build the technical, professional, and industry skills needed for long‑term career success. 

By joining Citi, you will be part of a collaborative workplace with a hybrid working model and a competitive compensation package. 

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure 

• Annual discretionary bonus based on performance 

• Private medical insurance options 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Pension plan 

• Paid parental leave 

• Employee discount programs for staff, family and friends 

• Access to a wide range of learning and development resources 

Why Join Citi

Citi is a global financial institution committed to serving as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. 
 
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work and where employees are empowered to grow and succeed.