Middle Office Oversight Manager (Assistant Vice-President)

Citi; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company seeks a Fund Accounting Manager in Edinburgh. This role involves overseeing Middle Office Services, managing key deliverables, and acting as the escalation point for stakeholders. Candidates should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, supervisory skills, and a Bachelor’s degree. The position supports strategic goals and compliance while requiring strong leadership and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Middle Office or related field.
• Knowledge of funds services and its process.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage key deliverables and oversight of timeliness and accuracy.
• Act as point of escalation for stakeholders.
• Provide governance and control over outsourced services.
• Assist the section manager in overseeing financial matters.

Skills

Relevant experience in Middle Office

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Relevant technical systems

Job description

The Fund Accounting Manager is an intermediate management level position responsible for Providing Leadership and Oversight within Middle Office Services covering both internal governance and external client escalations and Subject Matter Expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a number of key deliverables and oversight of timeliness and accuracy of Middle Office Services on behalf of Citi's clients
• Act as point of escalation for both internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of Middle Office Service Delivery
• Provide governance and control over all outsourced services, ensuring that SLA's and measures are adhered to and any issues are escalated appropriately
• Assist the section manager of a team of Oversight Managers who are responsible for a broad spectrum of financial and accounting matters affecting clients
• Identify and implement corrective action plans across teams while analyzing and assessing business risk
• Serve as primary point of escalation for internal/external staff queries, and develop/manage process, productivity, and quality standards
• Create, develop, and maintain business relationships, identify and implement service, system, and process enhancements, lead and evaluate system testing, and train staff on new technology enhancements
• Support development and achievement of strategic goals and annual performance/compensation cycle as well as implement methods to reduce expenses, recommend enhancements, and justify benefits
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, 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 Middle Office or related field
• Knowledge of funds services and its process
• Knowledge of relevant technical systems
• Previous supervisory experience
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in related area
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Fund Accounting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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