Vice President, Fund Services Ops Collective Investment Services

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Citi's Issuer & Investor Services Operations, supports our clients' business by drawing on the strength of our unmatched global footprint, which provides them with access to local expertise and scalable solutions to support their ambitions.

We're currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, Fund Services Ops Collective Investment Services (CIS) Operations Senior Manager  (Internal Job Title: Securities & Derivatives Sr Manager - C13) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Being part of our team means that we'll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.  For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.

In this role, you're expected to:

The Collective Investment Services (CIS) Operations Senior 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.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Oversight

• Lead day-to-day CIS operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of fund subscriptions, redemptions, switches, and transfers.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements across all processes.

2. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including fund managers, distributors, auditors, and regulators.
• Drive high standards of client servicing, handling escalations, and ensuring timely resolution of client queries and incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Compliance, Risk, Product, etc.) to support new fund launches, migrations, and operational changes.

3. Risk & Control

• Embed a strong risk and control culture across the team, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks.
• Lead root cause analysis and ensure proper corrective/preventive actions are implemented following incidents or audit findings.
• Monitor operational KPIs and conduct periodic reviews to ensure adherence to SLA and regulatory expectations.

4. People Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of managers and analysts.
• Drive engagement, learning, and succession planning initiatives within the CIS function.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture aligned with firm values.

5. Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Support or lead implementation of digital tools to streamline CIS processing and reporting.
• Represent the team in change forums, contributing to system enhancement discussions and operating model redesign.

6. Regulatory & Product Knowledge

• Stay updated on regulatory developments affecting CIS structures (e.g., UCITS, AIFs, local jurisdictional rules).
• Ensure the team is equipped with updated knowledge and procedures to meet evolving regulatory requirements.
• Partner with product or legal teams to operationalize changes required by new fund structures or regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• People management experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

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

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today

Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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