Citi Service Director - Hybrid

Citibank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Director to oversee Securities Services Operations. The role requires strong leadership, client management, and the ability to drive change in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large institutional clients and leading teams effectively.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience, including 8-10+ years' managerial experience.
• Proven record of achievement in leading large, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Operations Support managers ensuring high service levels.
• Evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions.
• Drive and influence change and design future target Operating model.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Master’s degree

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a client focused leader at C15 Director level tosupport Securities Services Operations, who will be responsible for leadership of CitiService teams across NAM as well as directly owning some senior client relationships. The individual should be adept at managing through and influencing change as CitiService is an evolving team that aims to facilitate efficient, scalable operational services across all products and sits across Securities Services and so these skills are key. Securities Services provides a suite of services across 101 markets and associated global CSC locations seeing significant product and client growth in the local and global products including Custody, Funds, Issuer & Execution Services.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple Operations Support managers within CitiService in NAM with focus on ensuring staff are delivering a high level of service and complying with Citibank’s’ policies, procedures and government regulations.
• Coach and provide ongoing feedback to staff, identify training needs, and prepare developmental and training plans
• Evaluate subordinates' performance and make recommendations for pay increases, hiring, terminations and other personnel actions
• Partner with other groups to drive and influence change as well as design future target Operating model as CitiService grows.
• Manage large institutional client relationships at a senior level; advocating for them internally and managing delivery of a book of work to enhance and improve their experience.
• Work closely with other groups to drive and influence change as an advocate of the firms’ client needs.
• Regularly review processes to ensure maximum efficiencies while delivering superior service quality and deploying high-quality controls
• Establish an effective working relationship with front office and operations management to jointly identify and resolve on-going issues
• Apply in-depth industry knowledge
• Exercise full accountability for results, budget, planning, policy formation and significant contribution to future strategy of the area(s)
• 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.

What we need from you:

• 15+ years of experience, including 8-10+ years' managerial experience in Securities Services and/or a similar position with strong client focus.
• Experience with large institutional clients
• Proven record of achievement in leading large, matrixed organizations with a demonstrated ability to take ownership of a situation and make decisions, able to motivate people towards a common goal (within and outside of your line of management) to get results.
• Proven record of driving change, through data led insights and via cross-functional teamwork to deliver large scale projects
• Strong experience with design and execution of Target Operating Models and setting up teams
• Communication and presentation skills to command senior client and senior internal stakeholder meetings (Steering Committees)
• Ability to connect the dots across a wide range of issues and broader topics to thematically analyse and solve complex problems
• Effective leadership skills with an ability to develop strong partnerships with other teams.
• A demonstrated ability to operate successfully and contribute in an evolving new area where structure and target operating model is not yet fully defined.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree and managerial experience

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

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Management Operations

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Job Family:

Management Leadership

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 23, 2025

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