Fund Accounting ETF Assistant Manager (AVP)

Citi; Dublin; On-site; EUR 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Dublin is seeking a Fund Accounting ETF Assistant Manager to lead European ETF operations, delivering accurate service to clients within a BAU framework.

You will oversee onboarding, PCF data, and ETF transactions while guiding a team in a hybrid work environment. Strong ETF knowledge and English fluency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Fund Accounting/ETF Services, including management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent command of English.
• Expertise in custody, particularly ETFs.
• Strong understanding of the ETF lifecycle and mutual fund accounting.
• Experience with ETF listing launches and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy Citi’s European ETF operations function.
• Assist design and implementation of new ETF business, reviewing offering documents and operating memorandums.
• PCF (Portfolio Composition File) preparation, including reviewing stocks, quantities, and prices.
• ETF creation and redemption order processing for primary market and settlement with APs.
• Handle AP inquiries related to ETF orders.
• Act as senior point of contact for ETF services issues; coach and train team.
• Proactively identify and manage operational risk through process reviews.
• Lead change initiatives to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the function.

Skills

Fund Accounting

ETF Services

Team Leadership

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 in custody, 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.

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:

65 600,00 € - 98 400,00 €

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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