EMEA Head of Asset Servicing Accounting - SVP

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to fill the role of EMEA Head of Asset Servicing Accounting. This pivotal position is responsible for overseeing a critical function within our international operations, leading a large team, and driving significant operational and technological advancements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the EMEA Asset Servicing Accounting team, comprising approximately 50 individuals, providing services to a diverse international client base.
• Oversee the end-to-end process of sourcing, validating, and accounting for corporate action events within Fund valuations.
• Provide expert guidance and support to clients in successfully electing on upcoming voluntary corporate action events.
• Actively engage and collaborate with global, cross-functional partners to spearhead and drive forward critical Operating and Technology Transformation Initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong strategic thinking capabilities, anticipating market and regulatory changes, and developing long-term plans for the department.
• Cultivate and implement a robust and proactive approach to risk management, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential operational and financial risks.
• Effective dealing directly with external clients and internal management at all levels of the organization.

Requirements:

• 10-15 years of experience within Banking, Finance, Funds Services, Middle Office Services, Securities Services, Custody or in a Market Data services organization
• In depth knowledge of one of: Funds Services / Fund Accounting / Securities Services / Middle Office /  Custodian / Security Reference Data Management / Product Data Management. Major positive differentiator will be Asset Servicing and / or Securities Reference Data.
• Extensive practical experience in contributing to and leading significant operations and technology improvement programs as well as client onboarding initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and positive client experiences.
• Proven experience working effectively within an international and multi-cultural business environment.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities. Experience in being a manager of managers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in complex corporate action scenarios.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and collaborating across diverse stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Proactive risk management and mitigation capabilities.

We offer:

By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (currently up to 2 days working at home per week), but also (potentially, subject to final offer) receive a competitive base salary and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits which can include:

• Company car
• Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
• Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave; statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
• Sport Card for employees subsidised via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events.
• Additional day off for volunteering
• Cafeteria/ flex benefit – a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform.
• Opportunity to receive an annual discretionary incentive award
• Special offers and discounts for employees
• Click here to review the Remuneration Regulations extract.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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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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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

zł340,990.00 - zł580,610.00

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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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This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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