Fund Accounting ETF Assistant Manager (AVP)

Citigroup Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Dublin is seeking an AVP-level professional to lead European ETF operations, ensuring robust fund accounting and client service. The role involves deploying the ETF services framework, coordinating with APs, and guiding a high-performing team in a hybrid work setting.

The candidate will apply deep ETF custody and lifecycle knowledge, drive process improvements, and support onboarding and BAU service management for clients across Europe.

Qualifications

• Extensive Fund Accounting and ETF services experience, including leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Custody expertise related to ETFs.
• Strong knowledge of ETF lifecycle and mutual fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and deployment of Citi’s European ETF operations function.
• Design and implement new ETF services across offering documentation and operating memorandums.
• Prepare PCF, review stocks, quantities and prices.
• Process ETF creation/redemption orders and settlements with APs.
• Handle AP inquiries on ETF creation/redemption orders.
• Act as senior contact for ETF clients; coach and develop team members.

Skills

ETF Services

Fund Accounting

Management experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Team/Role Overview

The Fund Accounting ETF Assistant Manager (AVP) will implement and deploy Citi’s European ETF (Exchange Trades Funds) operations function, apply strong knowledge of ETFs, maintain a customer service and operational focus, and deliver an integrated, value-added service to clients. This role will also assist in implementing the target operating model to support ETF funds and will assist the senior manager with client onboarding and ongoing business-as-usual (BAU) service management.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation and deployment of Citi’s European ETF operations function
• Assist in the design and implementation of new ETF business, with a focus on all ETF Services aspects, i.e. review of ETF offering documentation and operating memorandums
• PCF (Portfolio Composition File) preparation, including reviewing the relevant component stocks, quantity, and prices
• ETF creation and redemption order processing for primary market and ETF units’ settlement arrangement and relationship with APs (Authorised Participant)
• Handle AP inquiries related to the ETF creation / redemption orders
• Act as a senior point of contact for customers for ETF Services issues/queries; manage,coach, and develop team members, providing guidance and on-the-job training
• Proactively identify and manage operational risk through leading specific process reviews
• Lead and drive the change plan of initiatives within the operations to incrementally improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the function, setting challenging targets

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in Fund Accounting/ETF Services including in a management role
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent command of English
• Expertise incustody, particularly as it relates to ETFs
• Strong understanding of the full ETF lifecycle and knowledge of mutual fund accounting
• Expertise in new ETF listing launches and proficiency in Microsoft office

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. Discover more here.

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:

Fund Accounting

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

65600,00€ - 98400,00€

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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