Technology Apprentice | BSc Financial Technology

Program overview

You’re the brains behind our work.

You’re ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can’t come without growth. Our programmes equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility and career growth is not a question of if, but when.

Belfast is home to the Security Services Technology (SST) organization with contributors across Funds/Markets & Custody. Successful candidates will play a key role in the Custody SST area of the business. Custodian services include, inter alia, settling clients’ transactions efficiently, execution on foreign exchange, servicing corporate actions, serving as clients’ proxy for shareholder votes. Citi currently has 24 trillion in assets under custody and administration and a global custody network spanning more than 100 markets.

Program description

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

We’re committed to teaching you the ropes and then some. During the programme, you will study for a BSc (Hons) Financial Technology Apprenticeship qualification. Aside from your peer group and manager, you will have a buddy and a dedicated program manager whilst on programme. You will have access to first class technical and business training from well-established team, plus Citi’s online training portal.

Side by side job shadowing and coaching with your team will be combined with the opportunity to work with Tech/Operations and Product peers in one of the world’s largest investment banks. You will gain valuable insight into the workings within technology teams and how they deliver for various functions within the bank. You will have exposure to new and cutting-edge technologies including big data plus the opportunity to experience different types of technology roles across the full SDLC from gathering business requirements through analysis, product & project management, software development and release management.

Program responsibilities

As an apprentice in Custody Technology your typical day will look something like this:

• **Business Analysis & Project Management –**using business knowledge to assist with data analysis, coordinating and documenting requirements gathering, liaising with developers, testers, and other technology teams throughout project lifecycles and working with a global and diverse range of people and systems across multiple business and technology units.

• Organisational and operational efficiency improvements - Nobody likes to repeat the same actions every day and click the same buttons, so our apprentices get involved in efficiency improvements to see where tasks can be automated or streamlined to free their time to get involved in exciting projects!

Qualifications

We want to hear from you if…

• You have 5 GCSEs including Maths with a minimum grade C (or equivalent) and English Language with a minimum grade C (or equivalent)

• You have A level grades BCC including A level Maths (or equivalent) or A level grades BBC without A level Maths (or equivalent)

• You may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of different qualifications to the same standard (provided subject requirements are met).

• Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Successful applicants will be enrolled on to the Ulster University Financial Technology BSc (Hons) Part-time Undergraduate course

Who we think will be a great fit…

A hunger to learn and a passion for the business are vital. We are hiring professionals who have a global perspective and want to make an impact on the corporate level. You value diversity and so do we. We’ll also be looking for the following:

• Demonstrate motivation for joining both the programme and Citi

• A passion for a career in Technology

• Ability to multi-task with sharp problem-solving skills

• Strong communicator, able to build relationships and rapport easily

• Adaptable and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

• Positive attitude and keen to learn

What We Offer

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

We’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions, and allow you to choose which benefits suit you and your personal life best.

Highlights to our core benefits include:

• Award winning pension

• On-site health services

• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances

• Paid parental leave

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 Days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

• Access to an array of learning and development resources

We review applications on a rolling basis and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The role will be based in a Citi Office in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

All offers made to potential degree apprentices are conditional on applicants having achieved the minimum qualification requirements, and the Department for the Economy funding the off-the-job learning with the University/Training provider.

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran

Job Family Group:

Technology

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Infrastructure

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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