Securities & Derivatives Intmd Analyst (Digital Asset Custody Operations) - PUNE

Overview

Intermediate Analyst in Citi's Digital Asset Custody Operations team, reviewing, validating and approving digital asset transactions processed by makers while independently executing complex or high-value instructions.

What you'll do

• Monitor blockchain explorers to ensure settlement completion within required timeframes through reviewing and validating instructions.
• Approve settlement transactions within defined authorization limits, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and security protocols.
• Execute high-value, urgent, or complex transactions requiring advanced verification steps.
• Compare on-chain transaction records with internal custody and settlement systems, manage complex breaks and support escalation of open breaks according to breaks escalation protocol.
• Investigate settlement exceptions, failed transactions, or delays, coordinating resolution with relevant teams.
• Maintain complete and accurate transaction logs, reports, and audit trails.
• Identify recurring manual touchpoints and operational bottlenecks, actively proposing SOP enhancements and workflow fixes.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior analysts on procedures and operational best practices.
• Support preparation of daily MIS, operational dashboards, and exception reports.
• Maintain disciplined end-of-shift logging and ensure seamless transition of pending transactions.

What you'll need

• 3–5 years of experience in settlements and reconciliations (digital asset or securities operations).
• Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and transaction verification methods.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for reconciliation and reporting.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of operational risk.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders from different functions, locations, and seniority levels.
• Effective communication for escalation and problem solving.
• Adaptability to continuously evolving digital asset technologies and processes.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Prior checker or transaction authorization experience.
• Exposure to blockchain transaction flows, custody platforms, or on-chain reconciliation tools.
• Training of junior team members into independently performing officers.

Details

• Full-time role.
• Operates within a 24/7 shift model to ensure continuous operational coverage.
• Job family: Securities and Derivatives Processing, within Operations - Transaction Services.
• Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India.