Institutional Customer Service Manager - AVP - Hybrid

Citigroup Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a highly skilled AVP, Institutional Customer Service Manager. This role requires managing customer service units and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. The ideal candidate should possess 5-8 years of call center management experience in the financial services sector. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. Join a large team dedicated to making a significant impact while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Programs for physical and mental well-being

Paid Parental Leave

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of previous experience in call center management preferred.
• Previous experience in financial services preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Manage Customer Service unit consisting of multiple teams.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide recommendations.
• Ensure team task/service quality by applying in-depth knowledge.

Skills

Call center management

Financial services

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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, Institutional Customer Service Manager C12 - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Institutional Customer Service Manager - 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. For instance:

• 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.
• (Optional) We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage Customer Service unit typically consisting of multiple teams of non-exempt staff performing related tasks (e.g., customer service, training, business planning and analysis)
• Evaluate employee performance and provide recommendations for pay increases, budget and resource planning, promotions, terminations, etc.
• Ensure team task/service quality by applying in-depth disciplinary knowledge of policies, concepts and procedures within own area
• Provide solutions and influence decisions with potential for broader organizational impact
• Contribute to the development of new customer service techniques, models and plans, as needed, and recommend and support new process enhancements/work procedures with broad scope of impact
• Conduct periodic service reviews with agreed reporting, developing action plans to confirm commitment and optimize service levels
• Responsible for client satisfaction and delivery of end results by influencing decisions and addressing variable (occasionally complex) issues with substantial potential impact
• Lead or support special projects and/or task forces and negotiate with external parties, as needed
• Deliver a high-quality service experience across the client base and inform clients of ongoing market 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of previous experience in call center management preferred
• Previous experience in financial services preferred
• Proven self-reliance, self-motivation, and accountability to complete objectives with limited supervision
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to deliver results
• Ability to foster a work environment of coaching, feedback and open communication
• Demonstrated ability to identify and recommend opportunities to improve operating efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work successfully in a high-pressure environment and closely with peer group
• 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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Job Family Group: Customer Service

Job Family: Institutional Customer Service

Time Type: Full time

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