Senior Vice President, Securities & Derivatives Group Manager, Operations　

The Securities & Derivatives Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to process orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team.The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of securities and derivatives transactions.

Job Purpose:

OTC Derivatives is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinasry area. Leads and directs a team of OTC Derivatives settlement , collateral and confirmations which requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function .

Excellent communication skills required internally and externally and knowledge of Japanese regulatory

Job Background/context:

OTC Derivatives Ops process OTC Derivatives products across the asset classes which are booked in CBNA, Tokyo and CGMJ. OTC Derivatives ops also handle margin operations which settle collateral with counterparties and CCP. The unit makes the trade confirmation based on booked transactions and send it to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex critical large professional disciplinary area within securities or derivative settlement, short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources, and exercise control over resources, budget, policy formulation and planning
• Serve as an analytical and/or procedural expert in the settlement cycle while supporting a wide range of internal and external clients
• Manage complex and variable settlement related issues, liaise with multiple teams and departments on varying matters, define problems, develop innovative solutions, streamline processes and lead change-the-bank settlement projects
• Closely follow trends in the industry, identify cost savings opportunities and build effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Increase productivity and efficiencies by presenting data and analyzing validates to develop added solutions and oversee the integrity of process, operations and end results
• Assist with overseeing the risk control environment, compliance efforts to follow policies and procedures and keep abreast of Citi's operational processes and best practices in business strategy
• Filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex material from multiple sources, including external clients and internal operations groups
• Serve as an advisor and coach to new or junior level staff on procedures and work processes across multiple departments
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
• Group Manager managing Senior SMEs and Team Managers and helping them to be successful and effective in their roles.
• Is responsible for effective predicting, forecasting and reporting to business partners and stakeholders to support efficiency
• Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources, and exercises control over resources, budget, policy formulation and planning
• Serves as analytical and/or procedural expert representing process and procedure on cross functional processes or project deliverables.
• Implements and manages a successful risk/control environment related to the processes, including maker/checker, reconciliation and other types of controls
• Manages compliance efforts to follow policies and procedures, as well as contributing to defining standards
• Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sources
• Utilizes exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in order to build effective relationships and influences and negotiates, often at senior levels (across functions)
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
• Manage all kind of incidents (e.g. system outages, industry issues,  etc) and ensuring minimum impact on the firm and its clients.
• Working together with Internal/external audit to ensure the delivery on time.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Senior to advanced level experience in a related role with commensurate experience in people management preferred
• Experience in management with Banking and Financial Institutions preferred
• In-depth understanding of opportunities that exist within Financial Services and significant experience in Corporate Banking
• Demonstrated success coordinating with senior leadership and in managing others
• Proven ability to manage various concurrent activities/projects in a high-risk environment
• Effective project management and negotiation skills
• Consistently demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Required Licensing/Registration: Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 63

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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