David Garai

Investment Management - Operations Analyst

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Belfast, BelfastMember since 12 October 2023

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About

Motivated and result-driven Investment Banker with almost two years of experience in Citi seeking a challenging position in Vienna. Looking to be outside of his comfort zone.

Experience

Full Time - Graduate Operations Analyst, Citi, Belfast

July 2023 - Present - EMEA EQ/FI Accounts Control Group

Initiated the establishment of new equity and fixed income sub-accounts for clients to facilitate their trading activities
Managed and adjusted accounts in accordance with requests from Middle Office (MO) personnel
Collaborated effectively with various internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including Equity MO, Fixed Income MO, Entity Data Management (EDM), Client On-boarding (COB), and Risk/Sanctions teams
Ensured meticulous compliance with data and regulatory prerequisites prior to authorising the utilisation of sub-accounts for trading purposes

Full Time - Operations Analyst Intern, Citi, Belfast

June 2021 - May 2022 - EMEA OTC Margin Team - Collateral Management

Efficiently managed the mailbox, ensuring prompt responses to client queries, thereby enhancing client satisfaction and maintaining effective communication channels
Spearheaded the automation initiative for the margin call process, resulting in a substantial reduction in manual workload and increased operational efficiency
Played a pivotal role in orienting and training new team members within the OTC department, facilitating their seamless integration into the team and ensuring knowledge transfer
Demonstrated exceptional teamwork skills by effectively distributing workloads within the group while also independently managing personal assignments such as margin call booking and client interactions
Cultivated strong client relationships to optimise daily margining operations, ultimately enhancing the overall client experience with Citi and fostering trust
Conducted comprehensive investigations and in-depth analysis of collateral breaks and exposure mismatches, contributing to risk mitigation and improved collateral management strategies.