Head of Securities Finance, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Securities Finance encompasses the Agency Securities Lending (ASL), Directed Agent Investment Services (DAIS), and Collateral Management products within Investor Services. As Head of Securities Finance, you will lead the franchise globally, be accountable for all aspects of the business, and drive strategic initiatives. The role involves managing a global team and defining strategic growth opportunities.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the franchise globally, delivering on existing business commitments, developing new business and driving strategic change
Be accountable for all aspects of the business across financial performance, client outcomes, competitive performance, capital returns, data governance and analytics, controls, compliance and regulatory management, operations, technology, human resources and market presence
Management of a global team across multiple international locations
Articulate Citi's strategy for the Securities Finance products and the business’ positioning to the firm’s Senior Management
Define and execute the business’ technology investment agenda, including modernization of existing, identification of relevant new technology and tools, internal and external partnerships and vendor management
Develop strategic vision for future management of the business line to include expanded commercial opportunities, re-engineering of work-streams, client communication, and risk and control capabilities
Substantial interaction and collaboration with Operations, Technology and other functional business partners

Requirements:

Significant C-suite level executive experience and executive presence managing a global business line in Securities Finance
Proven expertise in Securities Lending and Collateral product
Proven leadership of scale, geographically diverse Securities Financing businesses on a complete front-to-back basis
Proven risk, control and compliance management experience
Proven track record of new business expansion opportunities and client relationship management across Securities Finance products
Proven ability to manage complex technology production and transformation projects
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional organisation
Ability to balance strategic priorities with tactical actions
Proven track record and accountability in making quick decisions that have immediate and/or long-term impacts on business performance and financials
Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally and externally, often at a senior level
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
MBA and/or CFA highly desirable
Deep understanding of Data science, Data tools and working knowledge of AI tools

Nice to have:

MBA and/or CFA highly desirable
Deep understanding of Data science, Data tools and working knowledge of AI tools

What we offer:

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
Discretional annual performance related bonus
Private medical insurance packages
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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