Our Organization:
This role is within Operations Solutions (OpSo), representing the evolution and transformation of both Operations and Technology in the Finance Industry, which creates a uniqueness about how we deliver products and solutions. We are part of the Investment Banking Division [internally known as Institutional Client Groups / ICG] supporting the Capital Markets franchise.
Our Group:
We have re-imagined how to provide technology and service in our domain through the alignment of our team vision and culture. We encourage our people to create, explore and adventure stamping our identify as Opstronauts. We are modernizing everything we do, reducing the blue print on how your day should be conducted (where possible). We’re more interested in your vibe, life experience and planned destination.
Our Values:
CLIENT EXCELLENCE outperform the competition by excelling client expectations.
DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE think like a CEO and act like an owner with freedom to innovate.
DELIVERS RESULTS execute against commitments and manage expectations. Take risks to overachieve and learn from mistakes.
CHAMPIONS PROGRESS empowering our people to explore for the best solutions. Take pride in our product.
LIVES OUR VALUES high on integrity, ethical and diverse decision making and to advocate for the underrepresented
COLLABORATION works as partner at all times to help everyone we can, including our competition.
The Role:
The Sec & Derivatives Manager is an intermediate management level position responsible for providing leadership and direction to a team of employees who process orders and transactions originating from trading desks. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of securities and derivatives transactions, while also playing an integral role in thought-leadership and implementing innovative process improvements.
Responsibilities:
Manage a team of inviduals who execute securities transaction processing related to Securities Clearance Settlement and Derivative Operations, while also supporting some of these functions and approvals
Contribute to the development of new processes/workflows that increase team productivity, ensuring entire team meets or exceeds performance goals
Serve as an analytical and procedural expert, and as first point of escalation for staff members, management and internal/external clients
Identify and escalate control deficiencies and issues to senior management as needed, playing an integral in risk mitigation and procedural documentation/review
Build relationships and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders and cross-functional teams to improve processes and workflows
Lead team through the development and adoption of OpSo applications – playing an integral role in the requirements, design, and product delivery
Define performance expectations and communicate to ensure success in the achievement of business goals and overall performance improvement
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive, timely feedback and coaching
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
Qualifications:
5-8 years of relevant experience
Experience in a securities transactions processing role
In-depth knowledge of settlement cycle concepts and procedures to resolve settlement issues
Previous people management experience
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Track record of using qualitative and quantitative data to prioritize and drive decision-making
Demonstrated ability for critical thinking, driving change, and delivering results
Confidence to ask intelligence questions and scrutinize assumptions, at times in the presence of senior leadership
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services
Job Family:
Securities and Derivatives Processing
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$79,120.00 - $118,680.00
In 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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jul 17, 2025
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