Project Manager (Hybrid)

Project Manager provides full leadership and supervisory responsibility. Provides operational/service leadership and direction to team(s). Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge through provision of value-added perspectives or advisory services. May contribute to the development of new techniques, models and plans within area of expertise. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Generally has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness of end results and shared responsibility for planning and budgets. Work affects an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family. Full supervisory responsibility, ensuring motivation and development of team through professional leadership to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations as well as direction of daily tasks and responsibilities.

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate projects across Operations, in cooperation with our Product, Technology partners and our clients;
• Formulate detailed project plans, analysis of effort, cost and impact on various Citi businesses to ensure timely execution and mitigate potential risks;
• Support in analysis & oversight of proposed system changes to assuring smooth projects implementation;
• Build and manage an effective project team;
• Challenge the status quo, display initiative and innovation;
• Take proactive actions targeted at minimizing and mitigating implementation risk;
• Ensure that all necessary project documentation is maintained and all necessary approvals for the project are obtained;
• Display appropriate involvement in Department strategic planning;
• Act as a trusted partner to Clients and internal business partners;
• Drive improvement and competitive differentiation by proposing and implementing innovative solutions.

What we'll need from you

• At least 5 years of experience in Project Management or in operational improvements areas (e.g. Lean, reengineering programs);
• Experience in driving projects;
• Experience of working with asset management companies on a variety of investment fund vehicles (e.g. OEICS, Segregated) or securities services operations (desirable);
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders directly;
• Ability to work in fast paced environment under tight deadlines;
• Capability for stepping into business analysis at times when required;
• An understanding of financial market and eagerness to grasp Operations business;
• Proven understanding of PMBOK standard and/or PMP certification is advantageous;
• Very good command of English;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Proven ability to independently prioritize tasks and manage own capacity;
• Team Management experience would be an additional asset.

We offer:

• Competitive salary connected with annual salary review and discretionary annual performance bonus

• A challenging work environment where you can collaborate with global teams & clients to contribute to critical banking applications

• A great environment for learning new technology and tools

• Exposure to variety of products offered on financial market such as Fund Accounting, Middle Office, Custody, Transfer Agent, Trustee and others

• Opportunity to work in hybrid working pattern

• Social benefits (e.g. private healthcare care, employee pension plan, benefit system, life insurance)

• Working in a friendly, dynamic, supportive and diverse environment – including multiple affinity and social networks & voluntary activities to engage with

• Structured onboarding process and extensive training offering (e.g. including Udemy, Degreed)

• Opportunity to have an influence on the way you perform your tasks - our teams are constantly looking for new and better ways and we encourage all improvement ideas

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