Citigroup
Director / Global Rates Middle Office Operations Senior Manager
Citigroup, New York, NY
Global Rates Middle Office Operations Senior Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of the Global Rates Middle Office and Corporate Treasury Operations team 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.The Global Rates Middle Office and Corporate Treasury Operations Manager will oversee global teams managing these two functions focused on driving consistency, efficiency and ensuring the teams have effective risk management and regulatory processes in place. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in financial markets, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage a diverse team across different time zones.Responsibilities:Develop a partnership with the business, ensuring that the team are well positioned to support business growth.Develop partnerships with Technology, Compliance Risk, Finance, HR and key internal stakeholdersAct as a strategic partner with all potential stakeholders in onboarding new and complex transactions, ensuring procedures are properly embedded, supported and risk managed on an ongoing basis.Assist with the planning of actions and resources to support new business.Manage complex and variable operations related issues (e.g. across trade booking / settlement / confirmations / etc.), define and communicate problems, develop innovative solutions, streamline processes and lead change-the-bank initiatives.Ensuring proactive the team are proactively engaged with industry initiatives.Closely follow trends in the industry, identify cost saving opportunities and build effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders.Increase scale and efficiencies by analyzing and presenting data to develop new solutions and oversee the integrity of process.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.Serve as an analytical and procedural expert in the full trade life cycle while supporting a wide range of internal and external clients.Serve as an advisor and coach to 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.Qualifications:15+ years of relevant experienceAdvanced level experience in a related role with extensive experience in business, functional and people management preferredExperience in managing a Rates Middle Office team within Banking and Financial Services Institutions preferredDemonstrated analytical skillsProven ability to manage various concurrent activities/projects in a high-risk environmentEffective project management and negotiation skillsConsistently demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communicationDemonstrated success dealing with senior and executive managementConsistently demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communicationEducation:Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent industry experience------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Securities and Derivatives Processing------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$200,000.00 - $300,000.00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Sep 19, 2024------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. 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