Project Management Lead - Markets - VP - Hybrid

Job Description – Vice President

Citi Markets Operations is currently at a pivotal point in its evolution and journey to implement a target operating model. We take pride and are passionate about our People and our culture.  We are invested in people and their development. We are transforming and simplifying our operating model creating an exciting environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion.

We are a dynamic, global and diverse Organization, with a presence in over 60 Countries; covering all post execution Operations teams including product aligned Middle Office groups, Settlements, Margin, Asset Servicing, Listed Derivative & Commodities Operations. We support an extensive range of Capital Markets products and services including Fixed Income (FX, Rates, Credit, Muni, Cash and Derivatives) where Citi is consistently a dominant top 3 player in the market, Equity (Cash, Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Futures, Listed Derivs, FXPB) where Citi has a significant growth program to continue to build out its capabilities and services; and Syndicates where we support both FI and EQ new issues and IPOs.

The Markets Transformation team is currently recruiting for a hybrid Business Analyst/Project Manager at VP level to support a 3-year Global Reconciliation Transformation Program.  The role will work in partnership with operations teams and technology partners across APAC, EMEA and North and South America.  The role requires a good understanding of basic Finance and Accounting principles (i.e. reconciliations, journal entry preparation, month-end close, balance sheet substantiation), Markets products and operational processing as well as project management practices and discipline. 

Responsibilities:

• Manages a set of assigned projects, development of plans, tracking progress of deliverables on the plan, performing analysis as part of issue resolution, ensuring all project delivery documentation is in place, to the required standard and signed off.

• Partner with Line Operations teams to ensure all the correct metrics and controls are in place, with regular reviews to ensure monitoring remains relevant and effective 

• Foster and maintain relationships with business and technology stakeholders and /or other team members and engaged in working groups, steercos, and workshops where required.

• Works with stakeholders to ensure program scope definition meets operations objective, ensuring requirements are clearly documented are strategic and are well understood by all stakeholders and Technology.

• Works with stakeholders to ensure requirements are backed by a business case/cost benefit analysis is in line with business objectives and that there are trackable, tangible benefits with associated KPIs.

• Leads the identification and drives resolution of issues, including those outside of the immediate workstream within their remit.

• Drives adherence to program processes, procedures, methods, and standards for program delivery as defined by Citi PM standards.

• Proactively manages the communication of status, issue, and risks to the Sponsor and key stakeholders on a timely basis.

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy and can operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating 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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years relevant Finance and/or Accounting experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager capacity

• Prior industry experience and/or Big-4 background is a plus

• Experience as finance professional / background / degree and working experience in financial accounting and the operational aspects

• Consistently reads different situations accurately and takes appropriate action to gain senior colleague/ client commitment

• Strong Leadership skills-Operates as a leader

• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgment calls on issues that can be both quantitative and qualitative in nature

• Fully knowledgeable on the day-to-day activities of a product or process; Basic understanding of the firm's different businesses and the related economics; Individual is expected to be subject area expert in one (or more) specific skill sets

• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, 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.

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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