Securities & Derivatives Manager

Custody Transaction Management Department is currently looking to fill a subject matter role in one of its newly formed Direct Custody and Clearing teams that will be tasked with managing and implementing the incoming migrations of new processes. Embarking on this journey, you will run point on accommodating new activities that will be transferred into your team, quickly learning them up to the subject matter expert level, structuring a new and functioning process around them, and ensure their accurate and timely delivery, independently from the sending site.Citi Custody is responsible for the safekeeping and servicing of equity assets of our clients. Being a custodian bank, we facilitate the settlement process of our client’s securities transactions, manage and process corporate actions as announced by the issuers of these securities, and assist our clients with capital gains tax payment and reclamation. We are a close family of individuals, who are passionate about markets and security services, caring deeply about our clients, take ownership in everything that we do, deliver it with pride, and always succeed together.Transaction Management Department is at the forefront of our Custody service, as it ensures that the clients’ settlement instructions are appropriately received and screened against sanctions lists, which in turn allows them to settle in the market that we will promptly reflect on the clients’ accounts. Citi Direct Custody and Clearing owns and manages its own Network and provides asset servicing and transactions function primarily to intermediaries such as Broker Dealers, Banks, and other global investors.Responsibilities:Execute securities transaction processing related to Securities Clearance Settlement and Derivative OperationsFormulate procedures, techniques and contribute to the development of new techniques that increase team productivity, ensuring entire team meets or exceeds performance goalsServe as an analytical and procedural expert, and as first point of escalation for staff members, management and internal/external clientsEscalate control gaps and issues to senior management as neededIdentify control gaps during settlement cycle and implements appropriate solutions to mitigate any risk or control lossesAnalyze data to identify control deficiencies and resolve discovered issues through implementing appropriate proceduresAct as an advisor to new/junior staffRequirements:5-8 years of relevant professional experience in custody, security services, banking, financial services, and/or data maintenance,Good command of English (B2/C1) – the role will involve direct contact with internal and external partners (e.g., custodians, brokers),Previous people management experience,In-depth knowledge of settlement cycle concepts and procedures to resolve settlement issues,Ability to learn new and often complex things quickly,Readiness to work in a high volume, time sensitive environment,Be prepared to work under the hybrid model (3 days from the office per week).Diligence, analytical thinking, and multitasking,As the member of our global family, you may count on: Gaining an in-depth understanding of custody banking, including trade lifecycle and SWIFT messages;Learning technical know-how and skills around financial services;Participation in exciting wide range projects that bring real change to lives of our clients and colleagues around the globe;Tight cooperation with international stakeholders;Work environment founded on mutual respect, inclusion, and helping others;Independently developing your career path, while we provide you with all the necessary tools, coaching, and support to successfully pursue it;Infinite selection of free online and on-site trainings, Citi Development Days;Internal Mobility – being able to transfer between teams and processes at the domestic and international levels;#LI-MS1#custodypl------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Securities and Derivatives Processing------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------