Head of Fixed Income Middle Office

• Lead and manage a team of Fixed Income Middle Office professionals in Japan
• Develop and implement strategic objectives for the Japan Fixed Income Middle Office
• Oversee workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and succession planning
• Ensure robust and efficient post-trade processing, including trade capture, validation, confirmation, affirmation, and settlement instruction
• Oversee daily reconciliation processes and ensure timely resolution of all breaks, exceptions, and discrepancies
• Manage and optimize workflows to maximize Straight-Through Processing (STP) rates and minimize manual intervention
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex operational issues
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Japan-based Fixed Income trading and sales desks
• Serve as a key operational contact for institutional clients, custodians, and external counterparties
• Own and manage the operational risk profile for the Japan Fixed Income Middle Office
• Ensure strict adherence to all Japanese financial regulations
• Identify, champion, and lead change-the-bank initiatives and strategic projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Fixed Income Middle Office, Operations Management, or Trade Support, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity within a global investment bank or major financial institution in Japan
• Deep expertise in Japanese Fixed Income markets, products (bonds, OTC derivatives, derivatives clearing), and post-trade infrastructure (JSCC, Markitwire, Omgeo CTM/Alert, FXConnect, Misys)
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex operational environments, leading process re-engineering, and delivering significant efficiency/control improvements
• Strong understanding of operational risk management frameworks and regulatory landscape in Japan
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Extensive experience with Front Office trading systems, Middle Office platforms, and Back Office settlement applications
• JSDA Class 1 (Sales Representative Qualification) is a mandatory requirement
• Fluent in Japanese (both written and verbal) is essential, including business-level keigo
• Strong business-level English (both written and verbal)
• Exceptional leadership, people management, and motivational skills
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• JSDA Internal Control Officer Qualification (required to be obtained post-hire)
• Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, PMP) preferred.

Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, PMP)

• Citi is an equal opportunity employer
• Accessibility support for applicants with disabilities
• Comprehensive benefits supporting well-being, growth, and work-life balance