CitiService Client Service Manager

Citi; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Dublin is seeking an experienced Manager to lead the Dublin-based Client Service Team within CitiService Investor Services Operations. You will oversee leadership and strategic direction, manage senior client relationships, and drive change across the EMEA region.

The role requires strong change management, risk awareness, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable operational services. A hybrid work model is offered with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience in global financial institutions.
• Proven track record delivering service excellence and managing relationships with large global clients.
• Proven ability to drive change through data-led insights and cross-functional teamwork.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for senior client and stakeholder meetings.
• Ability to connect diverse issues and analyze thematically to solve complex problems.
• Strong leadership to develop robust partnerships with other teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of client service professionals servicing key Investor Services clients.
• Provide development opportunities and guidance to staff to ensure service excellence.
• Drive Citi's Leadership standards and foster a high-performing culture.
• Possess knowledge of Custody Business products (Settlements, Asset Servicing, Cash/FX, Tax, Third-Party Lending).
• Manage client inquiries, ensure timely responses, and escalate critical issues.
• Partner with other groups to design the future target operating model as CitiService grows in EMEA.
• Provide in-depth analysis to define root causes of client queries and develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Management experience

Client relationships

Data-driven change

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Finance, Accounting, Math, or Management)

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.

About Investor Services

Citi's Investor Services provides a comprehensive suite of services across over 100 markets globally, supporting significant product and client growth in local and global products, including Custody, Funds and Execution Services. We are a critical partner to our clients, ensuring efficient and scalable operational services.

Team and Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Manager to lead a Dublin based Client Service Team within CitiService Investor Services Operations. This individual will be responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the CitiService team in Dublin, as well as directly managing senior client relationships. The successful candidate will be adept at managing through and influencing change, as CitiService is an evolving team focused on facilitating efficient, scalable operational services across all products within Investor Services. This role requires a strong ability to drive and influence change, advocate for client needs, and contribute to the future success of CitiService within EMEA but also globally.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of client service professionals servicing key Investor Services clients.
• Provide opportunities for staff to develop their servicing skills and knowledge of client needs, while the team remains motivated to provide a high level of service. Provide continuous guidance and direction in relation to skillset requirements to ensure service excellence.
• Drive Citi's Leadership standards across the group and foster a high-performing culture among staff.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of Custody Business products (Settlements, Asset Servicing, Cash/FX, Tax, Third-Party Lending).
• Manage client inquiries, ensuring timely responses and the escalation of critical issues.
• Partner with other groups to drive and influence change, and to design the future target operating model as CitiService continues to grow in EMEA.
• Provide in-depth analysis to define root causes of client queries, anticipate needs, and develop innovative solutions for recurring issues. Participate in and support strategic initiatives aligned with CitiService.
• Apply robust risk assessment, safeguarding Citigroup, clients, and assets. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policy; exercising sound ethical judgment. Proactively escalation, manage, and transparently report control issues, fostering accountability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Finance, Accounting, Math, or Management preferred).
• Significant management experience working for global financial institutions, preferably in Custody Operations.
• Proven experience in delivering service excellence and managing relationships with large global clients.
• Proven track record of driving change through data-led insights and cross-functional teamwork to deliver large-scale projects.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of leading senior client and senior internal stakeholder meetings.
• Ability to connect diverse issues and broader topics to thematically analyze and solve complex problems.
• Effective leadership skills with a strong ability to develop robust partnerships with other teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate successfully and contribute effectively in an evolving new structure and target operating model.

What We Can Offer You

By joining Citi Dublin, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

85 600,00 € - 128 400,00 €

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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