Vice President - Structured Products Team

The Citco Group Limited; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health and wellness support

Job summary

Citco Jersey City is seeking an experienced senior manager to lead the Structured Products team within Loan Servicing. You will oversee client relationships, ensure accurate accounting, and guide a skilled team through complex loan structures and lifecycle events.

The role emphasizes control, process improvement, and collaboration with internal groups to meet SLAs and deliverables while maintaining compliance with US GAAP.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Financial Services, Structured Products, Loan Administration and/or Loan Agency.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience of other professionals.
• Proven project management skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and related accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for client relationships and meetings
• Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients
• Establish plan for new client setup and transitions
• Review credit agreements and other loan documentation to ensure proper setup and processing in the loan system
• Monitor accurate processing of loan lifecycle activities
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed
• Assist in management of special projects as needed

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationships

Financial Analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CFA/CPA asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sentry PM

Loan Administration Systems

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. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. 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 Citco

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. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. 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

The Structured Products team under the Loan Servicing umbrella is one of Citco’s core businesses, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. This team specializes in CLO administration, Rated Note Feeders, Collateral Administration and Investments Accounting services. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Responsibilities

About the Role:

This is a hands-on management role that requires the team member to be able to manage, support and guide a team who analyzes and maintains a range of complex structures, loan security types and lifecycle events in support of product administration functions and reporting preparation.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for client relationships and meetings
• Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients
• Be involved with the preparation of client service plans including annual budget
• Establish plan for new client setup and transitions
• Review credit agreements and other loan documentation to ensure proper setup and processing in the loan system
• Monitor accurate processing of loan lifecycle activities
• Work with team to identify, investigate and solve for accrual, position, and cash breaks to Loan Servicers and Agents
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline and enhance processes
• Ensure the client service level agreements are closely monitored and monthly deliverables are met timely, accurately and completely
• Maintain standard processes within a robust control environment, with an eye to continually improving or modifying the same to support assigned clients
• Support / conduct training of new hires in standard processes including those without experience in loan products
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed
• Assist in management of special projects as needed.

Qualifications

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Professional Accounting/Finance designation considered an asset (CFA, CPA)
• 8+ years experience in Financial Services, Structured Products, Loan Administration and/or Loan Agency
• Experienced in a range of debt product types including, but not limited to, syndicated, bilateral, direct lending originations, commercial real estate loans, letters of credit
• Experienced in maintaining a control environment and adhering to standard operating procedures
• Successful record of delivering large scale business/technology reengineering initiatives
• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience of other professionals
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
• You are flexible and comfortable adapting to fluid operational requirements and deliverables
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting
• Knowledge of Sentry PM is preferred
• CLO and/or Collateral Administration experience is preferred
• Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Salary Range

USD$ 135,000 - 198,000

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance and central to our success here at Citco. Citco offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package to support your career success and personal needs. Your base salary will be determined by several factors such as the role, experience, skillset, market conditions, etc. Furthermore, qualifying positions can participate in an annual discretionary bonus pool based on company profitability and individual contributions. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, mental health and wellness support, parental leave, and more. Additional details about our total rewards package will be shared during the hiring process. At Citco, we take pride in fostering an inclusive culture by prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation, mutual respect, and collaboration. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let your recruiter know.

As an equal opportunity employer, Citco adheres to making all employment and personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status. We believe that an inclusive workforce not only enriches our company but also drives us towards greater success.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our employees may perform other job-related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of our organization.