Custody Client Services Manager (AVP)

Citigroup Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an AVP, Client Services Manager (Custody). In this hybrid role, you'll manage high-profile client portfolios, ensuring timely and professional issue resolution. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience in client service, strong communication, and analytical skills. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Learning and development resources

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of Client Service/Custody experience.
• Relevant Transaction Management experience preferred.
• Proven self-reliance and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-profile clients.
• Provide coaching and support to team.
• Advocate the implementation of process improvement.

Skills

Client Service experience

Transaction Management experience

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi’s Securities Services (SS) supports our clients’ business by drawing on the strength of our unmatched global footprint, which provides them with access to local expertise and scalable solutions to support their ambitions.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as AVP, Client Services Manager (Custody) - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Customer Service Sr Analyst - C12) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 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.

In this role, you’re supported with:

• 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.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.

In this role, you’re expected to

The Client Service Intermediate Analyst is an intermediate-level position responsible for providing clients with resolutions and support in coordination with Client Delivery department. The overall objective of this role is to address external customer issues and provide ongoing customer service support pertaining to Custody and Transaction Management perspectives (covering Pre-Settlements, Settlements, Cash, and Forex).

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of high-profile clients, ensuring queries are acknowledged, investigated and resolved timely and professionally and in line with departmental standards
• Provide coaching and support to team and serve a point of contact for escalations
• Develop and maintain client portfolio through regular calls and face to face interaction, as needed
• Inform clients about problems (system failures, market issues) and provide regular resolution updates
• Advise on and advocate the implementation of process improvement and reengineering to improve client experience
• Maintain knowledge of new market and regulatory requirements affecting client portfolio/base
• Escalate customer feedback, processing delays and errors appropriately
• Conduct necessary analyses to resolve problems, liaising with internal teams on escalation, as necessary
• Complete tasks such as reviews, audit preparation, capacity planning, reporting and maintain control environment
• Participate in and advise on inquiry-volume reduction, client experience initiatives and cross-departmental initiatives
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of Client Service/Custody experience
• Relevant Transaction Management experience (business/financial environment) preferred
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks
• Proven self-reliance and accountability and ability to manage risk
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication with ability to influence stakeholders
• Proven investigative and analytical skills
• Consistently deliver high-quality customer service with focus on building client relationships and achieving quality results

Education:

• Bachelor\'s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today

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