VP, Asset Servicing Senior Manager

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Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team 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.

Job Overview

At Citi, we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. And we've been doing it for more than 200 years.  We do this through our unparalleled global network.  We provide a broad range of financial services and products to our clients – whether they be consumers, corporations, governments or institutions – to help them meet their biggest opportunities and face the world's toughest challenges.

Shape your Career with Citi 

Citi’s Securities Services (SS) supports our clients’ business by drawing on the strength of our unmatched global footprint, which provides them with access to local expertise and scalable solutions to support their ambitions. 

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Asset Servicing Senior Mgr - C13 (Internal Job Title: Asset Servicing Senior Mgr - C13) based in Pune, India. 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.

•            (Optional) We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.

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

•            We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.

 In this role, you’re expected to: 

Americas Asset Services Vice President – C13

The Asset Services Vice President is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the day to day operational execution of Americas Asset Servicing processing. This position demands exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and a proven ability to drive strategic process enhancements and transformative initiatives. The Vice President will lead and develop a functional area, overseeing data analysis, comprehensive reconciliation, precise transaction processing, and complex issue resolution across critical high-risk functions. The ideal candidate is a strategic visionary with an extensive track record in senior leadership, people management, risk management and cultivating high-value client relationships. This role will closely align with Americas business hours.

• Provide strategic leadership and functional oversight for teams responsible for the reconciliation and processing of positions related to Income and Corporate Action events.

• Establish and enforce robust frameworks to ensure the accurate, efficient, and timely execution of client entitlements, proactively identifying and mitigating systemic and operational risks.

• Direct the comprehensive reconciliation, processing, and payment facilitation for all income and mandatory corporate action events, ensuring stringent adherence to evolving global regulatory requirements and internal controls.

• Conduct sophisticated, in-depth analyses to identify the root causes of systemic operational issues, spearheading the development and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions.

• Serve as a champion for robust compliance, instilling unwavering adherence to established procedures and controls, proactively anticipating and responding to regulatory changes, and ensuring the continuous education of the organization.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction to individuals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership development.

• Proactively assess and manage risks associated with business operations and strategic initiatives, demonstrating an unyielding commitment to safeguarding Citigroup's reputation, clients, and assets through adherence to laws, regulations, and ethical conduct.

• Effectively manage and transparently report complex control issues to senior management, providing actionable insights and driving timely remediation.

• Cultivate and sustain strategic relationships with critical stakeholders, including major clients, internal business units, global product partners, and regulatory agencies.

• Lead and drive enterprise-wide strategic initiatives focused on transforming process efficiency, significantly reducing operational risk, and enhancing overall client satisfaction across the asset servicing landscape.

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

• 13+ years of progressive experience in financial services operations, with extensive senior-level experience and deep expertise in Asset Servicing

• Demonstrated strategic leadership, with a proven ability to manage large, complex functions, drive organizational change, and develop multi-disciplinary high-performing teams.

• Expert-level understanding of cash flows, accounting treatments, operational controls, market practices, and regulatory landscapes within a global context.

• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide array of investment instruments, including Equity and Fixed Income securities.

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and executive decision-making skills, with a track record of implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges.

• Superior communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex information to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and external stakeholders.

• Proficiency in advanced data analysis tools, large-scale operational platforms, and enterprise software.

• Profound understanding of relevant global regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and advanced risk management methodologies.

• Amenable to working NAM business hours. Shift coverage: 6:00 PM IST - 3:00 AM IST 

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field is required; Master's degree (MBA, MS in Finance, etc.) is highly preferred.

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

​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!

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Asset Servicing

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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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