Job Description

The Securities & Derivatives Sr Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to process orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of securities and derivatives transactions.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business initiatives, client solutions, or projects affiliated with securities and derivatives settlement
• Solve complex inquiries, conduct discovery and complete due diligence activities for client requests
• Provide detailed analysis of escalated issues when necessary and recommend actions for resolution
• Contribute to processing standards and expectations for securities and derivatives processing teams
• Develop and implement business plans, policies, and procedures that offer solutions and cost saving opportunities
• Manage daily performance related to securities and derivatives post-settlement activities of operations processes
• Propose solutions to implement settlement process improvements, client service enhancements, or overall technology enhancements
• Coordinate with internal and external clients to assess service quality and identify areas for improvement
• Act as an advisor to new/junior staff
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Required licensing/registration: Series 9
• People management experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
This is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to process orders and transactions originating from the Markets Front office trading desks in coordination with various internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex critical large professional disciplinary area for the FX business including settlement, short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources, and exercise control over resources, budget, policy formulation and planning
• Serve as an analytical and/or procedural expert in the settlement cycle while supporting a wide range of internal and external clients
• Manage complex and variable settlement related issues, liaise with multiple teams and departments on varying matters, define problems, develop innovative solutions, streamline processes and lead change-the-bank settlement projects
• Closely follow trends in the industry, identify cost savings opportunities and build effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Increase productivity and efficiencies by presenting data and analyzing validates to develop added solutions and oversee the integrity of process, operations and end results
• Assist with overseeing the risk control environment, compliance efforts to follow policies and procedures and keep abreast of Citi's operational processes and best practices in business strategy
• Filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex material from multiple sources, including external clients and internal operations groups
• Serve as an advisor and coach to new or junior level staff on procedures and work processes across multiple departments
• Engagement with regional / global functional chain towards alignment of strategic priorities and initiatives, sharing of best practices, collaboration with support teams - risk & control / technology / compliance etc.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience including managing large teams
• Experience in management with Banking and Financial Institutions preferred
• In-depth understanding of opportunities that exist within Financial Services and significant experience in Corporate Banking
• Demonstrated success coordinating with senior leadership and in managing others
• Proven ability to manage various concurrent activities/projects in a high-risk environment
• Effective project management and negotiation skills
• Consistently demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication

Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services
Job Family: Securities and Derivatives Processing
Time Type: Full time
Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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