Ops Support Specialist

Citi; Chennai; On-site; INR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai, India is seeking an Ops Support Specialist 5 to provide day-to-day operations support, handle record/documentation tasks, account maintenance, and liaison with clients and internal teams.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, risk assessment and adherence to regulatory requirements, while offering opportunities to contribute to Lean initiatives and process improvements in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in operations support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Dispute process.
• Ability to work unsupervised and apply problem solve capabilities.
• Ability to work occasional weekends to support Pega releases and COB testing.
• Working knowledge of Pega and/or G36 functionality, Continuity of Business (CoB) testing, and creating and resolving Trust Receipts (TR’s).
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve customer inquiries and supervise escalated issues, providing efficient and effective customer service to Citi’s clients
• Identify opportunities to offer value added products and services while adhering to strict laws and regulation governing Telesales
• Communicate daily with management on productivity, quality, availability, MIS indicators, as well as providing written and oral communications to supported business areas for approval of correct financial entries and resolution of incorrect entries
• Facilitate training based on needs of staff within the department and assist with answering staff questions within Disputes, as needed
• Support expansive and diverse array of products and services
• Assist with ongoing Lean and process improvement projects
• Resolve complex problems based on best practice/precedence, escalating as needed
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Applies judgement and decision-making in day-to-day work with limited supervision, including evaluating situations, resolving issues, and identifying appropriate courses of action based on experience and established guidelines. Will contribute to delivery of work by ensuring quality, timelines, and outcomes, and will influence execution through coordination, follow-ups, and guidance as required. In addition, may review outputs, provide direction where need, and address gaps to ensure work is completed to expected standards, while taking ownership of decisions and deliverables within defined scope.
• Ensuring effective execution of administrative activities within the function by driving consistency, quality, and timeliness of outputs. Apply judgement in interpreting requirements and addressing non-routine situations, taking appropriate action within scope or escalating where required. Will contribute to the smooth functioning of the business area by responding to evolving priorities, supporting implementation of processes, and ensuring reliable and efficient delivery aligned to operational expectations.
• Applying domain expertise and advanced analytical capability to deliver outputs aligned with established standards and professional benchmarks. Will evaluate business requirements by analyzing complex issues, forming well‑reasoned views, and recommending practical, implementable solutions. Apply structured thinking, analytical rigor, and creativity in approaching work, particularly in situations where standard methodologies may require refinement. Will exercise sound professional judgement in interpreting requirements and determining appropriate courses of action, taking into account the broader business context and potential implications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ops Support Specialist 5 is an entry-level position responsible for providing operations support services, including but not limited to; record/documentation maintenance, storage & retrieval of records, account maintenance, imaging and the opening of accounts in coordination with the Operations - Core Team. Additionally, the Ops Support Specialist 5 serves as the liaison between operations staff, relationship managers, project managers, custodians and clients. The overall objective of this role is to provide day-to-day operations support in alignment with Citi operations support infrastructure and processes.

Responsibilities

• Resolve customer inquiries and supervise escalated issues, providing efficient and effective customer service to Citi’s clients
• Identify opportunities to offer value added products and services while adhering to strict laws and regulation governing Telesales
• Communicate daily with management on productivity, quality, availability, Management Information System (MIS) indicators, as well as providing written and oral communications to supported business areas for approval of correct financial entries and resolution of incorrect entries
• Facilitate training based on needs of staff within the department and assist with answering staff questions within Disputes, as needed
• Support expansive and diverse array of products and services
• Assist with ongoing Lean and process improvement projects
• Resolve complex problems based on best practice/precedence, escalating as needed
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Applies judgement and decision-making in day-to-day work with limited supervision, including evaluating situations, resolving issues, and identifying appropriate courses of action based on experience and established guidelines. Will contribute to delivery of work by ensuring quality, timelines, and outcomes, and will influence execution through coordination, follow-ups, and guidance as required. In addition, may review outputs, provide direction where need, and address gaps to ensure work is completed to expected standards, while taking ownership of decisions and deliverables within defined scope.
• Ensuring effective execution of administrative activities within the function by driving consistency, quality, and timeliness of outputs. Apply judgement in interpreting requirements and addressing non-routine situations, taking appropriate action within scope or escalating where required. Will contribute to the smooth functioning of the business area by responding to evolving priorities, supporting implementation of processes, and ensuring reliable and efficient delivery aligned to operational expectations.
• Applying domain expertise and advanced analytical capability to deliver outputs aligned with established standards and professional benchmarks. Will evaluate business requirements by analyzing complex issues, forming well‑reasoned views, and recommending practical, implementable solutions. Apply structured thinking, analytical rigor, and creativity in approaching work, particularly in situations where standard methodologies may require refinement. Will exercise sound professional judgement in interpreting requirements and determining appropriate courses of action, taking into account the broader business context and potential implications.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Comprehensive knowledge of Dispute process
• Ability to work unsupervised and apply problem solve capabilities
• Ability to work occasional weekends to support Pega releases and COB testing
• Working knowledge of Pega and/or G36 functionality, Continuity of Business (CoB) testing, and creating and resolving Trust Receipts (TR’s)
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Job Family Group

Operations - Core

Job Family

Operations Support

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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