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Vice President , Oversight & Client Servicing, Transfer Agency

Job Req ID 24779718 Location(s) Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR Job Type Hybrid Job Category Transaction Services

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We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President , Oversight & Client Servicing, Transfer Agency (Internal Job Title: Cash & Trade Proc Lead Analyst - C13) based in Hong Kong. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

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In this role, you’re expected to:

This is a role for a senior manager at Vice President level within the Transfer Agency, reporting to the Head of Transfer Agency, Hong Kong.

The role involves day-to-day client servicing, BAU management and oversight responsibility for the transfer agency operations in Hong Kong.

This position is in the Transfer Agency operations unit of the Global Funds Services division. It is a fantastic opportunity for the individual who has experience in the funds industry, and is looking for an opportunity to advance in a fast growing dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate is required to have strong knowledge and extensive practical experience of the following core TA processes:

Client & fund distributor on-boarding, AML/KYC documentation & administration, and data maintenance
Investor on-boarding, AML/KYC documentation & administration, and data maintenance
Transaction processing & investor servicing
Cash & trade settlement processing
Corporate action processing
Reporting of shareholder trade activity to the fund accountant and fund custodian
Bank account reconciliation
Foreign exchange dealing & execution
Periodic client & investor reporting

The candidate should also have experience in the following responsibilities of the Transfer Agent:

Review of fund prospectuses, operating memorandums and key fund documentation
Fund launches and implementation
Client conversions
Client change request management
Client & vendor management
Oversight and control management for domestic and outsourced functions
Managing client due diligence visits
Awareness of regulatory and industry change and how it impacts the business

The candidate should have strong knowledge of the full trade cycle including other functions performed within TA, as well as the responsibilities of the Administrator and Custodian.

Knowledge/Experience:

The candidate should have over 15 years of experience within the Transfer Agency operations or in a Transfer Agency support role e.g. Transfer Agency project management and should have been in a people management position for at least 10 years. Having an industry knowledge of the APAC region and an extensive industry experience in fund administration space is a benefit.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience. Professional qualifications are preferred but not mandatory.

10-15 years of experience, preferably in a related role
Subject Matter Expert in multiple or specific skill sets, business areas or products preferred
Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Attention to detail and intermediate problem solving skills

Competencies:

Core Skills & Competencies:

Delivery of high quality service to internal and external customers;

Manage the delivery of tasks in a timely, accurately and in a controlled environment, ensuring priority items are identified and dealt with in a prompt manner.
Display effective organisation skills in order to manage competing priorities.
Liaise effectively with other parties, both internally and externally and communicate in a professional manner at all times.
Represent the TA in a competent and professional manner with external vendors and clients.
Represent the TA in the regular service calls with external vendors and outsource business partners
Provide an excellent standard of service to our clients both internally and externally.

Identify and assume ownership of issues;

Take responsibility for assigned tasks and prioritise to ensure expectations are met.
Display effective delegation skills, focusing on developing individuals within your team.
Co-ordinate and maintain a calendar of tasks for the team, ensuring the team meets the deadlines agreed.
Co-ordinate or act as TA representative on larger projects, as requested.
Become actively involved in the development of the business by involvement in initiatives such as new business take on
Implement effective risk awareness within the team, ensuring each member of the team adheres to all documented controls

People and self-management:

Display effective delegation skills, focusing on developing individuals within your team.
Display effective people management skills with a proven record of managing both strong and weak performers.
Ability to build a strong and trusted working relationship with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Completion of all assigned training and management of your own training path by identifying personal training needs and opportunities.
Adaptable and is capable of assimilating to different environments.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Cash Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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