Real Assets Client Solutions – VP

The Citco Group Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Diversity & inclusion

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

Citco in London seeks a Senior member of the Transformation Office to partner with clients and internal teams, defining operating models and technology solutions for real assets.

You will drive process optimization, lead business transformation initiatives, and mentor junior staff while staying ahead of industry trends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of real assets industry experience.
• Professional Certificate, Bachelor, Master level degree.
• Client facing experience in financial service industry essential.
• Strong knowledge of real assets (real estate, infrastructure, natural capital and real estate debt) and private equity fund structures, fund types, and asset operations essential.
• Familiarity with investment accounting rules and standards and regulatory reporting beneficial.
• Understanding of operational workflows, fund administration processes, and investment servicing models beneficial.
• Business development and client relationship management experience beneficial.
• Experienced in leading business transformation initiatives beneficial.
• Familiarity with Yardi Voyager beneficial.
• Strong understanding of technology trends and their application in industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate business needs into practical operational solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and contribute effectively across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and internal business teams to assess client fund servicing requirements, identify operational challenges, and support design of target operating models and technology solutions best suited to meet client needs.
• Support transformation initiatives across the real assets business, helping to drive process optimization, operational efficiency, and platform enhancement efforts.
• Design & implement strategic client transformation engagements by actively collaborating with the client & the wider Citco business.
• Provide subject matter expertise and deep product knowledge of Real Assets.
• Work closely with Business Analysts and broader project and business teams to define business requirements and support implementation activities.
• Assist with business requirements’ sign-off, testing, and development sign-off for initiatives in your specialized area.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and prioritize key areas for transformation, ensuring a strategic and cohesive approach translating business strategies and goals into executable projects.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to communicate the benefits and implications of transformation initiatives.
• Support the execution of transformation projects by identifying risks, contribute to meetings and overall project reporting via the project manager.
• Maintain a proactive approach to staying up-to-date on industry changes and technology advancements.
• Mentor and support junior team members to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Transformation Office.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices to keep solutions robust and compliant.

Skills

Real assets knowledge

Client facing

Change management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team mentoring

Project leadership

Yardi Voyager

Technology trends

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master degree

Professional Certificate

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So, for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About CITCO

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So, for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About The Team

Transformation Office strives to create a consistent ability to standardize and optimize our organization at all times. By bringing together subject matter expertise across process, platform and line of business, we provide clear direction and governance to change, positioning CFS to continually evolve & scale to the changing market dynamics, to our business demands and to our client needs.

About the role

• Partner with clients and internal business teams to assess client fund servicing requirements, identify operational challenges, and support design of target operating models and technology solutions best suited to meet client needs.
• Support transformation initiatives across the real assets business, helping to drive process optimization, operational efficiency, and platform enhancement efforts.
• Design & implement strategic client transformation engagements by actively collaborating with the client & the wider Citco business.
• Provide subject matter expertise and deep product knowledge of Real Assets.
• Work closely with Business Analysts and broader project and business teams to define business requirements and support implementation activities.
• Assist with business requirements’ sign-off, testing, and development sign-off for initiatives in your specialized area.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and prioritize key areas for transformation, ensuring a strategic and cohesive approach translating business strategies and goals into executable projects.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to communicate the benefits and implications of transformation initiatives.
• Support the execution of transformation projects by identifying risks, contribute to meetings and overall project reporting via the project manager.
• Maintain a proactive approach to staying up-to-date on industry changes and technology advancements.
• Mentor and support junior team members to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Transformation Office.

Qualifications

About you

• 7-10 years of real assets industry experience.
• Professional Certificate, Bachelor, Master level degree.
• Client facing experience in financial service industry essential.
• Strong knowledge of real assets (real estate, infrastructure, natural capital and real estate debt) and private equity fund structures, fund types, and asset operations essential.
• Familiarity with investment accounting rules and standards and regulatory reporting beneficial.
• Understanding of operational workflows, fund administration processes, and investment servicing models beneficial.
• Business development and client relationship management experience beneficial.
• Experienced in leading business transformation initiatives beneficial.
• Familiarity with Yardi Voyager beneficial.
• Strong understanding of technology trends and their application in industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate business needs into practical operational solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and contribute effectively across cross-functional teams.

Our Benefits

Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.