The Securities & Derivatives Group 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:
Experience in non financial regulatory reporting (SME)
Excellent understanding of OTC derivatives and investments products
Excellent spoken and written English
Excellent presentation and communication skills, including ability to adjust communication style to the recipient
Excellent understanding of operational risks and control frameworks
Previous experience in process improvements & projects involving multiple stakeholders and tech changes - leading the projects for Operations
Experience in coordinating issues investigation and remediations
Experience in coordinating team workload (acting as supervisor)
Experience in leading audits from Operations perspective
Knowledge and experience in writing disclosures to the Regulators
High sense of teamwork
Critical thinking and drawing logical conclusions
Managerial experience & corporate seniority
Preparation and participation in governance forums on global level
Leading constructive discussions around controls/risks aspects with bankers/partners/stakeholders/audits
Resolving issues related to global regulations
Driving global process and control environment optimization
Manage a complex critical large professional disciplinary area within securities or derivative 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
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:
10+ years of relevant experience
Senior to advanced level experience in a related role with commensurate experience in people management preferred
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
Required Licensing/Registration: Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 63
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
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Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Securities and Derivatives Processing------------------------------------------------------
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