Markets and Securities Services - Business Strategy, Management & Administration, Senior Vice President

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Job Overview

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here.  At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks.  We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning.  You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Markets and Securities Services - Business Strategy, Management & Administration, Senior Vice President (Internal Job Title: Business Unit Group Manager - C14)based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  This front-office role is based on a dynamic and fast-paced trading floor at Citibank Berhad. The position requires working closely with the trading, structuring and sales teams to provide comprehensive client coverage including asset managers, pension funds, insurance firms, and banks.

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:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.

• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The Business Unit Group Manager is a senior-level position responsible for the overall administrative activities of a business. These tasks may include leading new activity approvals process, running project for regulatory changes, managing external audits, business continuity activities or addressing regulatory issues. The Business Unit Group Manager may coordinate and manage activities such as the tracking of business financials, employee headcount and other administrative needs and ad hoc projects as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the country Markets Heads and country+regional product leads to drive product diversification through obtaining approvals for ‘New Activity’.

• Assess the impact of regulatory changes together with 1LoD and 2LoD team, and execute on plans to achieve compliance to the regulatory changes.

• Drive administrative, operational, reporting and quality improvements through partnership with internal teams

• Manage financial control by applying a comprehensive understanding of the department Profit & Loss (P&L), including appropriate accruals, client allocations, the impact of capitalization, recovery and fixed price contracts in order to improve operational efficiency and productivity

• Responsible for all cross product technology, regulatory and administrative duties in conjunction with the team, including financial, staffing, quality, risk and regulatory matters

• Execute vendor management activities, including ensuring legal requirements are met and coordinating contract negotiation and processing

• Provide oversight of the Business Critical Milestone Reporting process and other reporting processes to ensure quality, efficiency and accuracy

• Ensure headcount is accurate, real estate is inventoried and planned, and onboarding and termination of resources are managed

• Work with Technology leadership to support the Business People strategy as well as the Communication strategy for the department

• 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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in global and complex settings with multiple stakeholders

• Management experience, preferably in a financial services role

• Knowledge of the financial services industry and technology

• Demonstrated ability to manage a team

• Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments

• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master's degree preferred

Subject to the decision of Citi, the role holder may be appointed as a member of a senior management function and in the event of such appointment the role holder shall be required to discharge his/her responsibilities in accordance with Bank Negara Malaysia’s Policy Document on Responsibility Mapping, which comes into effect on January 1, 2026 and other applicable laws and regulations (collectively, “Applicable Laws and Regulations”) together with Citi’s policies, standards, procedures, code of conduct, employee handbook (“Citi Policies”) all as may be amended from time to time. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Applicable Laws and Regulations (and in the case of Citi Policies, will read and understand these as and when it is made available to the role holder), and agree to undergo any additional screenings or assessments, including to take necessary steps and actions, if required by Citi should Citi decide to appoint the role holder as a member of the senior management.  

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.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today https://jobs.citi.com/dei

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Job Family Group:

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

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Job Family:

Business Execution & Administration

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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