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Securities Settlement Team Lead

Job Req Id:

26975561

Location(s):

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Jul. 06, 2026

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Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will place you in a global financial organization? Then bring your skills to Citi.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

The Securities Settlement Team Lead is an intermediate position responsible for supervising the daily workflow of Securities Settlement Services team in coordination with the Customer Service functions but with a main focus on settlement core activities. The overall objective is to ensure the best-in-class settlement services and focused on building and retaining valuable client relationships and drive commitment to the delivery of Citi’s Custody products and services as a team lead.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide end-to-end Settlement services for Citi's clients on the Hungarian market for Hungarian securities as part of Custody services
  • Act as an ambassador for clients in the Hungarian market, delivering top-tier Custody services
  • Participate in upcoming Industry level projects and contribute to internal development and implementation projects
  • Drive organizational change through innovation and process improvement, eliminating friction points within the team
  • Promote operational excellence to ensure high-quality service delivery and productivity
  • Deliver an exceptional client experience by understanding and addressing clients' needs, with performance measured through established service and quality metrics
  • Managing the team work of Securities Settlements


Qualifications:

  • 2–5 years of experience in Securities Settlement Operations; knowledge of the local market infrastructure is required
  • Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Advanced knowledge of SWIFT MT5XX messages and ISO 20022 messaging standards
  • Strong project management skills
  • People management skill is advantage but not required
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Hungarian
  • Influencing and relationship management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

  • Cafeteria Program

  • Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)

  • Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

  • Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices

  • Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund

  • Group Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

  • Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

  • Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines

  • Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Customer Service

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Job Family:

Service

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

8 202 730,00 Ft - 12 775 670,00 Ft

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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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.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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