Complex Assets Senior Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Boston is seeking a Complex Assets Senior Vice President to lead strategic direction for OTC derivatives post-trade services, Middle Office, and Fund Accounting. You will own the P&L, drive client strategy, and set the multi-year operating and technology transformation agenda.

You will engage at the executive level, influence governance, and build a high-performing, globally distributed organization that delivers sustainable growth and regulatory resilience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in OTC derivatives or securities services at senior level.
• Proven track record managing complex global, regulated financial services businesses.
• Deep expertise across major asset classes with executive visibility.
• Experience delivering large-scale transformations and technology-driven change.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion multi-year strategic vision for the Complex Assets franchise.
• Cultivate relationships at the most senior levels and represent the business in governance.
• Lead a large, geographically dispersed organization and develop future leaders.
• Own client lifecycle strategy, ensuring Citi remains partner of choice for asset managers.
• Set technology vision and fund a multi-year digital transformation agenda.
• Partner across Citi to drive firmwide alignment and resolve cross-business issues.

Skills

OTC Derivatives

Executive Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Master's degree (MBA or MSc)

Bachelor's degree

CFA, FRM or executive credentials

Job description

Complex Assets Senior Vice President

Citibank's Complex Assets department stands as a global centre of excellence, harnessing the firm's unparalleled international network and world-class technology infrastructure to deliver industry-leading post-trade services. We partner with the world's most sophisticated institutional investors, providing transformative solutions across trade lifecycle management, bespoke reporting, independent valuations, and real-time operational intelligence. At this level, you will be a defining force in how Citibank positions and grows its Complex Assets franchise in an increasingly competitive and regulated global marketplace.

Team/Position Overview

The Senior Vice President of Complex Assets occupies one of the most senior and influential roles within Security Services Operations. You will carry enterprise-wide accountability for the strategic, commercial, and operational performance of the Complex Assets business—spanning OTC derivatives post-trade services, Middle Office, and Fund Accounting. You are not merely a leader of a team; you are a custodian of the business, responsible for its P&L, its people, its clients, and its future.

At SVP level, the expectation transcends operational management. You will be a trusted voice at the executive table, a recognised authority in the external market, and the architect of a forward-looking operating model that anticipates regulatory shifts, technological disruption, and evolving client demands.

Our department thrives on a dual-focused approach:

• Operational Excellence:Holding ultimate accountability for the integrity, resilience, and performance of all operational processes, risk controls, and client service standards across the global business.
• Strategic Innovation:Setting the strategic vision and direction for product evolution, technology investment, and business growth—translating long-term ambition into executable programmes.

Responsibilities

As Complex Assets Senior Vice President, your remit will encompass:

• Enterprise Strategy Development:Define and champion the multi-year strategic vision for the Complex Assets franchise. Identify market opportunities, assess competitive dynamics, and translate strategic intent into clearly articulated, board-ready business cases and transformation roadmaps.
• Executive Stakeholder Management:Cultivate and maintain relationships at the most senior levels. Represent the business in global governance committees and senior client forums.
• Organisational Leadership & Culture:Lead a large, geographically dispersed organisation spanning multiple functions and seniority levels. Set the cultural tone, champion employee engagement, and build a pipeline of future leaders through deliberate talent development and succession planning.
• Global Client Franchise Ownership:Own client relationships for the Complex Assets business. Oversee client strategy from acquisition through to lifecycle management, ensuring Citi is the partner of choice for the world's leading institutional asset managers and hedge funds. Lead client retention, satisfaction, and wallet share growth at the enterprise level.
• Technology & Digital Transformation:Set and own the technology vision for the Complex Assets business. Partner with Product and global Technology leaderships to define and fund a multi-year digital transformation agenda, encompassing AI, machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and automation — positioning Citi at the frontier of innovation in post-trade services.
• Cross-Business & Firmwide Collaboration:Partner at the highest level across Citi's businesses to drive firmwide alignment, resolve complex cross-business issues, and ensure the Complex Assets strategy supports the broader Citi franchise ambition.

Qualifications

We are seeking an exceptional executive leader with:

• A minimum of10 yearsof progressive experience in OTC derivatives and/or securities services, with substantial tenure at a senior leadership level (VP and above).
• Ademonstrated track record of business management in a complex, global, and regulated financial services environment.
• Deep and proven expertisein OTC Derivatives across all major asset classes (rates, credit, FX, equity, commodities), with the ability to provide authoritative strategic and technical guidance at the executive level.
• A proven ability toconceive, sponsor, and deliver large-scale transformation programs, including technology-led change, operating model redesign, and post-merger integration.
• Strongfinancial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and business case development at the enterprise level.
• Outstandingexecutive communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the gravitas and credibility to engage at Board level and with the most senior external stakeholders.
• Recognizedindustry standing, with an active presence in relevant trade bodies, industry forums, or regulatory working groups.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and technology to drive strategic decision-making; comfort engaging with CTO-level technology strategy and innovation agendas.

Education

• AMaster's degree is strongly preferred(MBA or MSc) in a quantitative or business discipline such as Quantitative Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or Business Administration.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative field is the minimum requirement.
• Senior professional designations (e.g.,CFA, FRM) and/or executive leadership credentials are highly regarded.
• Continued engagement with professional development and industry education is expected at this level.

Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family: Fund Accounting

Time Type: Full Time

Primary Location: Boston Massachusetts United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $155,360.00 - $233,040.00

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: Oct 06, 2026

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