Citi Clearing Operations Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Citi Clearing Operations Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Job Req ID: 22564078

Overview

Acting as the functional heart of our business, Operations makes everything work on time and on target, in a world that demands lightning-fast transaction speeds, pinpoints execution accuracy and full visibility.

It ensures global transactions flow smoothly around the clock, wherever we do business. Without it, the daily clearance, settlement and execution of a trillion dollars’ worth of trades and the weekly movement of tens of billions of dollars in dozens of world currencies would come to a complete standstill.

Success Profile

You’ll have strong communication, planning and organizational skills which will benefit you and the team.

Our teams need individuals who can research, process, and interpret large amounts of information everyday which will allow you to make ethical decisions with integrity

Analytical

Adaptable

Logical

Quick-thinking

Multi-tasker

Efficient

Job Description

The Role involves clearing operational processes for both outward and inward clearing.

Meticulous transaction processing is the principle purpose of this job given the sensitive nature of the Clearing function

Liaising with other commercial banks and the Central Bank as well as solution providers is also a requirement for the job in ensuring that collection and payment services are performed efficiently and effectively.

The incumbent will also be involved in projects from time to time especially due to the constantly changing environment towards automation, upgrading of clearing systems and simplification of processes.

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that transactions are processed accurately, timely and in line with Citibank’s policies and Kenya Bankers’ Association’s requirements.

Frustration of fraud attempts is also a key factor in the execution of this job.

The incumbent is also responsible for the following tasks:

Post-dated checks booking and Liquidation

Receiving Cheques and Collections from our customers.

Reconciliation of Clearing Accounts

Imaging Outward cheques and amount Input

Preparation and Upload of outward cheques and commissions batches.

Sweep Processing i.e. transferring balances from customer’s collection accounts to the respective main accounts.

Sorting all outward cheques received for the day into the various banks

LCY and FCY image review

Moving items

in orbiflow on clearing queue

Timely Query Resolution and support to both Internal and External customers

Back up for preparation of alteration letters to our customers

Back up for scanning and filing of documents

Skills & Knowledge

Good analytical skills

Experience in clearing operation is an added advantage

University Degree

Technical competence with MS office applications.

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Ability to handle pressure.

Speed and accuracy.

Familiarity with the processing systems

Good customer service

Personal Attributes

Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

A team player

Willing to learn, a fast learner preferred

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Good judgment.

Ability to work independently/ unsupervised

Education

University graduate with minimum upper second honors (or equivalent)

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.

Job Family Group

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family

Cash Management

Time Type

Full time

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: Citi Clearing Operations Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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