Vice President, Securities & Derivatives Senior Manager, Markets Operations

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Job Overview

The Securities & Derivatives Senior 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 settlement of securities and derivatives transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business initiatives, client solutions, or projects affiliated with securities and derivatives settlement
• Solve complex inquiries, conduct discovery and complete due diligence activities for client requests
• Provide detailed analysis of escalated issues when necessary and recommend actions for resolution
• Contribute to processing standards and expectations for securities and derivatives processing teams
• Develop and implement business plans, policies, and procedures that offer solutions and cost saving opportunities
• Manage daily performance related to securities and derivatives post-settlement activities of operations processes
• Propose solutions to implement settlement process improvements, client service enhancements, or overall technology enhancements
• Coordinate with internal and external clients to assess service quality and identify areas for improvement
• Act as an advisor to new/junior staff
• 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.
• Develop and seek opportunity for AI usage for work efficiency

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Fundamental understanding of Cash Securities products, accounting and regulatory policies
• People management experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Language proficiency: Japanese (fluent), English (fluent)
• Certifications: JSDA Registered Sales Representative Class 1, JSDA Internal Control Officer

Education:

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

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Purpose :

• This role is a senior lead and responsible for the settlement of Foreign Bond and equities for both offshore clients and safekeep customers
• Act as liaison for the Japanese clients who settles non-JPY products in international markets
• Resolve settlement related issues and escalate as needed; recommend solutions to resolve complex issues
• Utilize data analysis tools and methodologies, in conjunction with professional judgement to make process improvement recommendations
• Participate in the implementation of assigned projects, including new products, services and upgrades to platforms
• Identify policy gaps and formulate new policies to enhance the streamlining of trade flow processes
• Monitor and provide solutions to errors to minimize risk to the firm
• Provide informal guidance, and/or on the job training to new team members
• Responsible for day-to-day resource management and allocation of work within the team/project. Persuades and Influences others through developed communication skills
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• 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.
• Collaborate and partner with global counterparty.

People Agenda:

• Implementing a successful People and Engagement strategy to help attract, develop, retain and recognize a diverse and talented global workforce 

• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and cultivating a robust service and control environment
• Engaging with and leading our People.  Developing effective and diverse teams across a global footprint
• Coaching and mentoring our People.  Ensuring effective one to one discussions.  Providing direction, feedback, support, and encouragement for career development
• Championing diversity and inclusion to create a working environment which allows our People to thrive and excel

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

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Time Type:

Full time

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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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