(Assistant) Vice President, Equities Delta 1 Middle Office Senior Manager

Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Hong Kong seeks an experienced professional for the role of (Assistant) Vice President, Equities Delta 1 Middle Office Senior Manager - Hybrid. You will supervise 4-6 staff, oversee trade support and control, and partner with Front Office to grow the regional business. Strong risk and process-improvement focus is essential.

The role requires 8-10 years in related areas, deep product knowledge, and a client-focused mindset. A Bachelor's degree is required, Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in a relevant role (e.g., Middle Office, Prime Brokerage Operations, Trade Support) with managerial experience.
• Deep knowledge of Cash Equity and Equity Swaps including complete trade lifecycle.
• Strong client service ethic with ability to lead internal and client meetings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with process automation experience.
• Proactive, risk-focused mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-to-back reconciliations and trade lifecycle for Equity Swap.
• Lead Trade Support and Control functions within APAC markets.
• Partner with Front Office Sales and Trading to expand regional footprint.
• Drive system enhancements to reduce manual touches and improve STP.

Skills

Middle Office

Trade Support

Client Management

Risk Control

Analytical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

At Citi, we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. And we've been doing it for more than 200 years. We do this through our unparalleled global network. We provide a broad range of financial services and products to our clients - whether they be consumers, corporations, governments or institutions - to help them meet their biggest opportunities and face the world's toughest challenges.

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Citi's Markets business provides world-class solutions and an unmatched global presence. We serve corporates, institutional investors and governments from trading floors in almost 80 countries. The strength of our underwriting, sales and trading and distribution capabilities span asset classes and currencies, providing us with an unmatched ability to meet the needs of our clients.

We're currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as (Assistant) Vice President, Equities Delta 1 Middle Office Senior Manager - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Securities & Derivatives Senior Analyst/Manager - C12 - C13) based in Hong Kong. Being part of our team means that we'll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That's why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
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• We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.

The Equities Delta One Middle Office is a specialist team within the Prime Finance division, providing dedicated support to the Delta One and Synthetic Prime Brokerage Trading & Sales desks.

This is a senior manager role, based in Hong Kong and reports directly into the APAC Functional Head. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert and will supervise 4-6 junior-to-senior talent mainly focused on Trade Support and Control functions - including but not limited to:

• Front-to-Back reconciliations on Stock Hedge, Equity Swap, Pnote, FX, ETF, Convertibles
• Trade capture and exception management - technology outage, STP fails, external/internal set up issues
• Collaboration with Asset Servicing teams on Corporate Action processing
• Give-In and Cross on Swap processing across relevant APAC markets
• Full trade lifecycle management on Equity Swap from MTM reset valuations to settlement

In this role, you're expected to:

• Business Partnership & Regional Growth: Act as a vital liaison and escalation point to Front Office Sales and Trading, supporting our growing client roster and the expansion of our business footprint in Asia.
• Process & System Enhancement: Drive the evolution of our operating model. Partner with business and technology teams on system enhancement projects to increase scalability and capacity. Champion initiatives to reduce manual touchpoints, de-risk manual processes, and optimize STP flow.
• Operational Risk & Control: Proactively manage operational risk by adhering to and building upon our established control framework. Participate in external/internal audits and satisfactory fulfilment of requirements from regional and global Line Control teams.
• Performance & Risk Management Reporting: Compilation and trend analysis of weekly KPI, KRI, MIS, GRC decks to Business Heads and Senior Stakeholders to provide a comprehensive and actionable view of organizational health.

As a successful candidate, you'd ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• Experience: 8-10 years in a relevant role (e.g., Middle Office, Prime Brokerage Operations, Trade Support), with proven record of managerial experience.
• Product Expertise: Deep knowledge of Cash Equity and Equity Swaps, and the complete trade lifecycle (trade capture, settlements, reconciliations, corporate action) is essential.
• Client Focus: Proven experience delivering exceptional service to clients. Carries excellent client service and communication skills, with the confidence to lead internal and client meetings and manage key relationships.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical skills with a talent for making sound, evaluative judgments in complex and dynamic situations. Track record of successfully improving processes, automating workflows, and contributing to technology projects.
• Mindset: A proactive, results-oriented professional with an unwavering focus on risk management and building a strong control environment. One who is dynamic and agile and greets pressure and challenge in a fast-paced, high-volume, multitasking environment.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services
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Job Family:
Securities and Derivatives Processing
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Time Type:
Full time
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