Overview
Overview of Citi:
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Repo Middle Office Team. Citi’s global organisation serves as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Markets Operations Belfast Overview:
Our Operations groups are core to the success of the Markets business. We support a wide range of internal stakeholders including Front Office Sales and Trading Desks, Compliance, Legal, Finance and HR; alongside having significant interaction with external clients, playing a key role in the overall client experience.
A role within Markets Operations means you will have a truly global reach in a supportive environment with development opportunities in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.
You can play an important part in transforming and simplifying our operating model, creating an environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion within an organisation that values its people.
Role Overview:
The EMEA Repo Trading Middle Office Head - VP will report to the Global Repo Trading Middle Office Head. The candidate will be based in Belfast and lead our EMEA Repo Trading Middle Office staff supporting the EMEA Finance Desk and Markets businesses trading Repo products on Citi’s internal Repo platform.
The successful candidate will oversee a team of 3 Belfast-based employees and 4 offshore employees, who perform Trade & Lifecycle Management, Front to Back Reconciliations and Exception management in support of the Finance Desk’s activity.
What you'll do
Function as key escalation point and face off to London-based Finance Desk whilst working closely with each of the broader operational components that support both businesses in Belfast to ensure a seamless front to back process and service offering.
The candidate's primary objectives will be to:
* Direct supervision of groups daily processes & front to back controls, checklists, and Control Dashboards
* Oversee timely and successful deal closing and final settlement functions by performing supervisory review / sign off as part of key manual payment processing controls
* Oversee other key areas of control spanning regulatory filing, exceptions & monitoring and MCA completeness
* Represent the group in key strategic initiatives which reduce operational touchpoints and processing/payment risk
Organizational Oversight:
* Supervision of the group’s daily core operations, championing a proactive culture where processes, risks & controls are monitored continuously and risks escalated promptly
Stakeholder Engagement:
* Face off with Business, Technology and Operations as an escalation point for the EMEA Repo Trading Middle Office Group
People Agenda:
* Oversee development and cross-training of the group, using depth charts / heatmaps and development plans to ensure continuity of business and succession planning
* Coaching and mentoring our people. Providing direction, feedback, support and career development
Organizational Transformation:
* Partner with business, Tech, Ops and Finance stakeholders during re-engineering initiatives to strengthen processes and reduce manual processing risk
Qualifications and Skills:
* Previous experience in a Tier 1 global financial institution with strong people management experience within Operations
* Self-reliant, analytical, results oriented with strong risk management and control mindset
What we can offer you:
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. We put our employees first and provide benefits to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi Belfast, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), and a competitive base salary, plus benefits such as:
* Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
* A discretionary annual performance-related bonus
* Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
* Employee Assistance Program
* Pension Plan
* Paid Parental Leave
* Special discounts for employees, family and friends
* Access to learning and development resources
Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is inclusive and welcoming for everyone. We seek the best talent to join us and thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
Job Details
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.
Equality statement: Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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