Product & Client Transformation Office: Real Assets Client Solutions – SVP

The Citco Group Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

The Citco Group Limited in New York seeks a seasoned professional to join their Transformation Office. In this role, you will guide clients in assessing their fund servicing needs and implement effective operating models. Your extensive background in the real assets space, along with robust communication and leadership skills, will be crucial for success in this position.

The successful candidate will contribute significantly to client pitches and lead transformation initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation within the company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of real assets industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of real assets and private equity fund structures.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess client fund servicing needs and design operating models.
• Demonstrate Transformation Office’s expertise during client pitches.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Real assets industry experience

Client facing experience

Business development

Technology understanding

Leadership skills

Education

Professional Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Job Description

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front‑runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About the Team & Business Line

Transformation Office strives to create a consistent ability to standardize and optimize our organization at all times. By bringing together subject‑matter expertise across process, platform and line of business, we provide clear direction and governance to change, positioning CFS to continually evolve and scale to the changing market dynamics, to our business demands and to our client needs. As a core member of our Transformation Office, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver the most effective and efficient solutions for our clients and our business.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients and business to assess client fund servicing needs, design target operating models and identify technology solutions best suited to meet client needs.
• Work directly with Business Development to play an active role in client pitches by effectively demonstrating and communicating Transformation Office’s expertise, best practices and technological solutions.
• Design & implement strategic client transformation engagements by actively collaborating with the client & the wider Citco business.
• Provide subject matter expertise and deep product knowledge of Real Assets.
• Work closely with Business Analysts and broader project and business teams to guide, teach, and impart specialized knowledge.
• Assist with business requirements' sign‑off, testing, and development sign‐off for initiatives in your specialized area.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and prioritize key areas for transformation, ensuring a strategic and cohesive approach translating business strategies and goals into executable projects.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to communicate the benefits and implications of transformation initiatives.
• Highlight areas of risk, contribute to meetings and overall project reporting via the project manager.
• Maintain a proactive approach to staying up‑to‑date on industry changes and technology advancements.
• Lead and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Transformation Office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of real assets industry experience.
• Professional Certificate, Bachelor, Master level degree.
• Client facing experience in financial service industry essential.
• Strong knowledge of real assets (real estate, infrastructure, natural capital and real estate debt) and private equity fund structures, fund types, and asset operations essential.
• Familiarity with investment accounting rules and standards and regulatory reporting beneficial.
• Business development and client relationship management experience beneficial.
• Experienced in leading business transformation initiatives beneficial.
• Familiarity with Yardi Voyager beneficial.
• Strong understanding of technology trends and their application in industry.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be creative and innovative.
• Ability to influence and persuade.

Benefits

Your well‑being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

Salary Range

$200,000 to $299,000