About this role
Citi is looking for an experienced Vice President, Securities & Derivatives Senior Manager to lead a specialist team within its Custody Operations division, driving the seamless settlement and post-settlement processing of securities and derivatives transactions. In this senior leadership role, you will own daily operational performance, shape process improvements, and serve as a key point of escalation and expertise across a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the quality and efficiency of Citi's custody operations at a global scale.
Responsibilities
• Lead daily operations for securities and derivatives post-settlement activities, ensuring consistent delivery standards and service quality across the team. • Develop and implement business initiatives, client solutions, and operational projects aligned to securities and derivatives settlement objectives. • Manage escalated inquiries and complex client requests, conducting thorough discovery and due diligence to identify root causes and recommend clear resolution actions. • Design and deliver process improvements across settlement workflows, client service models, and technology enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk. • Establish and maintain processing standards, policies, and procedures that support cost-effective and compliant operations. • Coordinate with internal teams and external clients to evaluate service quality, identify gaps, and implement targeted improvements. • Assess risk in operational decision-making, ensuring activities comply with applicable regulations, firm policies, and control standards, and escalate issues with transparency where required. • Mentor and guide junior team members, building capability and accountability within the sub-team.
Required Qualifications & Skills
• 6 to 10 years of experience in securities and derivatives operations, custody, or a related financial services function. • Must successfully complete the Proficiency Test for Trust Operations Personnel as a condition of this role. • Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams in an operational environment. • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats, including when presenting to senior stakeholders or clients. • Track record of identifying settlement process inefficiencies and delivering measurable improvements. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Business, or Economics. • Experience working across custody functions including cash management, FX, account opening, or client services within a local or global custody model. • Familiarity with technology-driven operations improvements and tools used in post-trade settlement environments.
What We Offer
• Joining Citi's Custody Operations team means stepping into a senior leadership role with real operational ownership and strategic influence. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a performance-driven environment, contributing to a function that sits at the core of Citi's global financial infrastructure. • A senior leadership position with direct accountability for a specialist custody operations sub-team, giving you genuine influence over outcomes and people. • Exposure to a broad range of custody functions — including cash management, FX, account opening, and client services — supporting your long-term career development across the operations landscape. • Access to Citi's global scale, connecting you with colleagues, clients, and processes across international markets. • Structured opportunities for professional growth within a firm that invests in developing its senior operations talent. • A competitive total compensation package reflective of seniority and the scope of this leadership role. • An onsite working environment that fosters close team collaboration and direct engagement with stakeholders and clients.
Apply now to take ownership of a high-impact leadership role at the heart of Citi's Custody Operations and help shape the future of securities and derivatives settlement.
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