Securities & Derivatives Sr Manager - C13 - PUNE

The Securities & Derivatives Sr Manager is a management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to process transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with other operations group. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of securities and derivatives transactions and to also have hands-on approach towards the process.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and monitor securities transaction processing related to Securities Clearance Settlement and Derivative Operations
• Formulate procedures, techniques and contribute to the development of new techniques that increase team productivity, ensuring entire team meets or exceeds performance goals
• Serve as an analytical and procedural expert, and as first point of escalation for staff members, management and internal/external clients
• Analyze data to identify control deficiencies and resolve discovered issues through implementing appropriate procedures
• 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.
• Identify control gaps during settlement cycle and implements appropriate solutions to mitigate any risk or control losses
• Escalate control gaps and issues to senior management, as needed
• Provide detailed analysis of escalated issues when necessary and recommend actions for resolution

• 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 of client requests
• Contribute to processing standards and expectations for securities and derivatives processing teams
• 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

Qualifications:

• 12-15 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