Securities & Derivatives Sr Manager Hybrid
About the position
The Securities & Derivatives Sr Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to process orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of securities and derivatives transactions. This Vice President–level role (C13), based in Tampa, is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a new end‑to‑end process to track, monitor, and validate payments made to third‑party vendors and trading venues. The objective is to ensure all such payments are rigorously validated and fully compliant with internal policies. The process will encompass cross‑functional payment activity within Markets Operations.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement business initiatives, client solutions, or projects affiliated with securities and derivatives settlement
• Solve complex inquiries, conduct discovery and complete due diligence activities for client requests
• Provide detailed analysis of escalated issues when necessary and recommend actions for resolution
• Contribute to processing standards and expectations for securities and derivatives processing teams
• Develop and implement business plans, policies, and procedures that offer solutions and cost saving opportunities
• Manage daily performance related to securities and derivatives post-settlement activities of operations processes
• Propose solutions to implement settlement process improvements, client service enhancements, or overall technology enhancements
• Coordinate with internal and external clients to assess service quality and identify areas for improvement
• Act as an advisor to new/junior staff
• 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
• Strategic Process Design: Design a well‑controlled, efficient, and scalable payment validation framework.
• Process Implementation: Develop and implement new workflows, governance, and controls to support the validation and approval of vendor payments.
• Process Management: Own the ongoing management of the process, including oversight of a direct report.
• Audit Issue Resolution: Actively contribute to the remediation and closure of outstanding audit findings related to vendor payments.
• Due Diligence & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to internal policies and all applicable regulatory requirements related to vendor payments.
Requirements
• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Required licensing/registration: Series 9
• People management experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Proven experience designing and implementing new processes across the full operating model and multiple functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including Front Office, Technology, and Operations leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and influence at senior management level.
• A results‑driven mindset, with a track record of overcoming challenges and delivering outcomes.
Nice-to-haves
• Master’s degree preferred
Benefits
• 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.
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The Securities & Derivatives Sr Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to process orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of securities and derivatives transactions. This Vice President–level role (C13), based in Tampa, is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a new end‑to‑end process to track, monitor, and validate payments made to third‑party vendors and trading venues. The objective is to ensure all such payments are rigorously validated and fully compliant with internal policies. The process will encompass cross‑functional payment activity within Markets Operations.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement business initiatives, client solutions, or projects affiliated with securities and derivatives settlement
• Solve complex inquiries, conduct discovery and complete due diligence activities for client requests
• Provide detailed analysis of escalated issues when necessary and recommend actions for resolution
• Contribute to processing standards and expectations for securities and derivatives processing teams
• Develop and implement business plans, policies, and procedures that offer solutions and cost saving opportunities
• Manage daily performance related to securities and derivatives post-settlement activities of operations processes
• Propose solutions to implement settlement process improvements, client service enhancements, or overall technology enhancements
• Coordinate with internal and external clients to assess service quality and identify areas for improvement
• Act as an advisor to new/junior staff
• 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
• Strategic Process Design: Design a well‑controlled, efficient, and scalable payment validation framework.
• Process Implementation: Develop and implement new workflows, governance, and controls to support the validation and approval of vendor payments.
• Process Management: Own the ongoing management of the process, including oversight of a direct report.
• Audit Issue Resolution: Actively contribute to the remediation and closure of outstanding audit findings related to vendor payments.
• Due Diligence & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to internal policies and all applicable regulatory requirements related to vendor payments.
Requirements
• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Required licensing/registration: Series 9
• People management experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Proven experience designing and implementing new processes across the full operating model and multiple functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including Front Office, Technology, and Operations leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and influence at senior management level.
• A results‑driven mindset, with a track record of overcoming challenges and delivering outcomes.
Nice-to-haves
• Master’s degree preferred
Benefits
• 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.
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