Investment Operations - Risk & Control - Senior Vice President Job at Citi (Chennai)

Senior Vice President, Securities Operations Manager, Markets Operations

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10 or more years of progressive experience in securities and derivatives operations, with a clear record of leadership within a global investment bank or major financial institution in Japan
Fluency in Japanese, both written and verbal, is essential for this role
Strong business-level English, both written and verbal, is required to communicate effectively with regional and global stakeholders
JSDA Class 1 (Sales Representative Qualification)
Deep knowledge of equity settlements, fixed income products, and investment trust funds across international and/or Japanese domestic markets
Demonstrated ability to manage complex operational environments, lead process improvement, and deliver measurable efficiency and control outcomes
Solid grounding in operational risk management frameworks and the Japanese financial regulatory landscape

Job Responsibility

Lead, develop, and manage a team of Securities Operations professionals in Japan, setting clear performance standards and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Develop and implement strategic objectives for Japan Securities Operations, ensuring alignment between local business priorities and global Markets Operations goals
Oversee end-to-end settlement and post-settlement processes for equity and fixed income products, including pre-matching, settlement instructions, fail management, reconciliations, and reporting
Monitor daily reconciliation processes and drive timely resolution of breaks, exceptions, and discrepancies, while optimising workflows to improve Straight-Through Processing rates
Manage the operational risk profile for Japan Securities Operations, maintaining robust controls and ensuring strict compliance with applicable regulations including those set by the Financial Services Agency, the Japan Securities Dealers Association, and the Bank of Japan
Maintain strong working relationships with equity and fixed income trading desks, sales teams, institutional clients, custodians, and external counterparties, acting as a trusted operational partner
Identify and lead operational improvement initiatives, driving efficiency gains, cost reductions, and strengthened controls across the settlement function
Coach and develop junior and mid-level team members, sharing expertise across settlement procedures and operational best practices

What we offer

A hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing flexibility alongside team connection
Strategic ownership of a high-profile operations function, with direct influence over process design, team direction, and risk outcomes
Exposure to global collaboration across regional and international stakeholders, expanding professional networks at scale
Access to learning and leadership development programmes supporting long-term career growth within a global organisation
A performance-driven environment where your decisions have direct impact on settlement quality, client satisfaction, and operational resilience
A competitive financial wellbeing and benefits package commensurate with the seniority and scope of the role

Fulltime

Senior Vice President, Securities Operations Manager, Markets Operations

Shape your Career with Citi At Citi, our Markets Operations teams are integral ...

Location

Japan , Chiyoda, Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive progressive experience in Equity and Fixed Income Settlements and Operations Management within a global investment bank or major financial institution in Japan, with proven leadership or managerial capacity
Deep expertise in equity settlements and products, fixed Income and investment trust fund in either or both in international markets and Japanese domestic markets
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 the regulatory landscape in Japan
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and presentations
Extensive experience with Back Office settlement applications
JSDA Class 1 (Sales Representative Qualification) is a mandatory requirement
Internal Control Manager (Naibu Kanri Sekininsha)
Fluent in Japanese (both written and verbal) is essential
Strong business-level English (both written and verbal) is required for effective communication with regional and global stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead, manage, and develop a team of Cash Securities Operations professionals in Japan, cultivating a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develop and implement strategic objectives for the Japan Cash Securities Operations, ensuring alignment with global Markets Operations goals and local business priorities
Drive robust and efficient settlement and post-settlement process and controls for equity and fixed income products, including pre-matching, settlement instructions, fail management, reporting, reconciliations
Oversee daily reconciliation processes and ensure timely resolution of all breaks, exceptions, and discrepancies, while optimizing workflows to maximize Straight-Through Processing (STP) rates
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Japan-based Equity and Fixed Income trading desk, Sales desk, institutional clients, custodians, and external counterparties, serving as a trusted operational advisor
Own and manage the operational risk profile for the Japan Cash Securities Operations, ensuring robust controls are in place and actively monitored, with strict adherence to all financial regulations in international and Japan (e.g., JFSA, JSDA rules, BOJ guidelines), and global Citi policies
Identify, champion, and lead change-the-bank initiatives and strategic projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving the control environment within the Japan Cash Securities Operations

Fulltime

Vice President- Risk Assessment and Control Design

Analyst will provide support to the Risk Assessment and Control Design Lead for ...

Location

India , Chennai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in regulatory change management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry
Demonstrated experience with regulatory inventory management and internal control programs
Strong understanding of relevant financial services regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, consumer protection, data privacy, prudential regulations) is highly valued
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory texts, assess their practical implications, and identify root causes of risk
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators
Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Responsibility

Provide analytical support for the design and development of Citi's comprehensive controls program tailored for Investment, Insurance, FX Sales & Advisory
Support the assessment of existing controls' effectiveness within Sales & Advisory, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting the implementation of necessary changes
Proactively support and contribute to driving and managing controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk within investment, insurance, and FX sales and advisory operations
Coordinate with key stakeholders and process owners to support management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the bank’s policies and procedures
Assist in assessing the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives
Support the collaboration with key stakeholders to analyse potential risks and support the development of risk mitigation activities
Partner with business and related functions in the coordination and analysis of the regulatory change management process and new product approvals
Support the execution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Management / Compliance Policies
Provide analyst support and collaboration with business and functions to analyse control processes and identify potential areas for improvement
Support the Controls Lead to prepare and provide regular analytical updates to senior management on the performance of controls assessment and design

Fulltime

Wealth Products and Operations Control Testing Leader Vice President

The Wealth Products and Operations Control Testing Team is responsible for the t...

Location

United Kingdom , Belfast

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry
Subject matter expert on controls design, execution and/or control testing
Excellent understanding of MCA (Managers Control Assessment) frameworks and processes
Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint
Effective communication, written and presentation skills
Strong people and relationship management skills with the ability to influence others and foster a sense of collaboration
Independent thinker and able to perform a credible challenge of businesses/functions
Ability to work effectively on virtual teams, including across different geographies and time zones preferred
Investment securities and/or insurance licenses preferred (e.g., Series 7, 9,10, 24, 63, 53, 55, 66, L&H)
Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

Job Responsibility

Supports the Controls Testing Utility by acting on assessing control design, designing control testing tools, developing control testing procedures, ensure control testing transitions, dispositioning exceptions, and developing insights
Carries key responsibility for Control Design Assessment (CDA) by executing CDA checklist/procedures for controls and recording results in Citi Risk & Control (CRC)
Owns significant portions of control testing design activity, which includes writing control testing tool descriptions, and completing control testing and QUEST setup
Develops control testing procedures in Confluence and is responsible for obtaining necessary signoffs from covered businesses and functions
Performs a uniquely significant role on training Central Execution team overseas on all designed control testing tools and established control testing procedures
Has the ultimate decision on controls testing outlier disputes, holds the responsibility to raise concerns through IMPACT Concerns or QUEST Observation Logs based on the Business
Creates materials for Operational Risk Forums (ORF) and senior meetings as needed and investigates causes for results that are deviating from trends and escalate situations that pose excessive risk(s)
Develops and drives quality-checking routines to ensure compliance with all relevant policies, operating guides, and owned control testing
Supports team members on topics ranging from control testing design to performance management and control testing platforms basics
Helps drive continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and quality of MCA control design assessment and controls testing

Fulltime

Senior Vice President, In-Business Risk 1LOD Group Manager, Services

An individual in Enterprise Risk Management plays a critical role in managing th...

Location

Japan , Chiyoda, Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Operational Risk Management, Audit, Compliance or other control function
Experience in assessing risks and evaluating controls in collaboration with various teams
Proven ability to design and lead projects to enhance processes
Knowledge of evolving requirements and their impacts
Expertise in maintaining a robust Manager’s Control Assessment (MCA) in compliance with risk policies
Proficiency in applying requirements and implementing compliance policies
Experience in liaising with Compliance Assurance and Internal Audit for issue resolution
Ability to maintain oversight through metrics review and corrective action plans tracking
Proven ability in preparing presentations on developments and emerging risks for senior management
Experience serving as a primary contact for audit groups

Job Responsibility

Monitor the business changes and predict possible risk scenarios
Design and lead projects to execute control enhancements over processes
Document processes developed, actions taken and track matters to ensure resolution
Collaborate with ICRM regularly to ensure correct interpretation and application of requirements
Assess potential modifications to compliance policies, contemplate their effects, and collaborate with significant parties to ensure effective implementation
Liaise with Compliance Assurance and Internal Audit to facilitate resolution of any issues identified
Maintain oversight through review of metrics, monitoring of activity, and tracking of corrective action plans
Prepare presentations to update senior management and various governance committees on developments, emerging risks, control issues, and enhancements
Assist the Business in key policy adherence and monitoring
Update and maintain a robust Manager’s Control Assessment (MCA) in compliance with the Citi’s Risk Policy

Fulltime

Senior Vice President - Global Credit Reserve Sr. Lead Analyst - Risk Management

The Global Credit Reserve Team oversees the firmwide credit reserving approaches...

Location

Canada , Mississauga

Salary:

141600.00 - 212400.00 USD / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience
Solid knowledge and hands-on experience in risk management, especially with credit portfolios, exhibiting abilities in scrutinizing, probing, and supervising first line of defense risk management
Acumen in questioning, examining, and validating new account strategies, account management strategies, and non-scoring financial models
Familiarity with compliance protocols with a demonstrated ability to direct, assess and dispute compliance adherence
Experience in directing internal and external audits, with a strong understanding of oversight reviews, demonstrating competence in questioning and appraising audit processes
Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and departments with a focus on managing, inspecting and disputing collaborative endeavors
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in risk assessment, particularly when making business decisions demonstrating, strength in contesting, scrutinizing, and ensuring decisions maintain the firm's reputation
Proficiency in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, demonstrating ability to dispute, assess, and supervise compliance processes
Advanced expertise in scrutinizing and evaluating complex financial data, with the capacity to make strategic decisions under review
Proficiency in credit analysis, counterparty risk, and portfolio stress testing, including the ability to predict and plan for potential market fluctuations whilst challenging these predictions

Job Responsibility

Supervise and scrutinize risk management activities related to the credit portfolio, including risk assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting to ensure optimal performance
Oversee the end-to-end framework for credit reserve adequacy, carefully assessing and mitigating potential risks
Review new and enhanced modelling techniques applied for credit reserving
Conduct rigorous internal and oversight reviews, probing and investigating internal processes and controls, managing any internal audits or regulatory exams to uphold institutional integrity
Assess and analyze risk during decision making processes, using sound judgement to safeguard the firm's reputation and financial stability
Ensure firm policies are upheld, promote ethical conduct, and rigorously examine activities and processes to ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
Stay informed about industry trends, leverage strong communication skills to clearly relay information to various stakeholders and make complex business decisions
Monitor and adapt current practices according to the latest trends in credit risk analysis, leveraging expertise for improved forecasting and allowance calculations
Manage governance discussions to ensure reserve adequacy
Is an enthusiastic and early adopter of change

Fulltime

Senior Data Engineering Lead-Senior Vice President

The Applications Development Group Manager is a senior management level position...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

13+ years of relevant experience
Extensive experience in applications development
Experience in Wealth Management / Private Bank data space
Familiarity with key investment flows like Post Trade Flows, Portfolio and Risk Modelling, Performance, Market and Reference data including Client and Advisor and IC interactions
Sound knowledge of core investment products like Cash Equity, Fixed Income, Alternatives, Structured Notes and Derivatives
Experience with data technologies such as RDBMS and Hadoop (Cloudera) database
Experience in building cloud native data platforms (AWS & GCP) and exposure to modern data architecture
Experience in building real-time and batch data pipelines to support wide range of Analytics, Regulatory, Business and Operational use cases
Familiar with the big data technologies such as Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, HBase, Spark and Flink
Exposure with Snowflake and Databricks is preferred

Job Responsibility

Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning while monitoring end results
Utilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues
Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals
Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources
Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary
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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Fulltime

Banking Business Selection & Conflicts –Senior Vice President

The Business Selection & Transactional Conflicts team is a global function that ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience in banking, finance, law or a related field with significant exposure to M&A
Deep familiarity with a range of corporate and investment banking products, services, and transaction types
Proactive, commercially minded, and possess exceptional business judgment with a keen eye for detail
Strong ability to synthesize complex information, perform qualitative and quantitative analysis, and distill key issues
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the polish and credibility to engage effectively with senior leadership
Ability to help drive change to business practices by working effectively across multiple businesses and geographies
Expert ability to manage tasks efficiently and accurately
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
In-depth understanding of financial markets and concepts, banking operations, and regulatory requirements

Job Responsibility

Conduct in-depth due diligence on potential transactions, analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data to identify and assess potential conflicts of interest and franchise sensitivities
Partner directly with deal teams to understand industry dynamics and the specifics of each opportunity, ensuring a comprehensive picture is developed and any franchise risks are identified
Determine what transactions need to undergo heightened review and elevate to broader team
Act in a fair and impartial manner avoiding client, regional and franchise bias
Prepare and present clear, concise materials for business leaders, documenting key discussions and decisions to ensure a clear audit trail
Facilitate the end-to-end business selection and conflict review process, coordinating with stakeholders in Banking, Legal, Compliance, and Risk to drive consistent and transparent decision-making
Participate in and contribute to high-level discussions involving senior deal team members, franchise heads, and leaders from control functions
Ensure client discussions and final documentation align with the decisions and stipulations set forth by the Business Selection & Transactional Conflicts team
Assist with the strategic enhancement of the OPUS system, Citi's core conflict clearance module
Collaborate closely with the global team to gather requirements and conceptualize system enhancements that address business needs

Fulltime

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