Role at a glance
- Job function
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Investments & Capital Markets Investment Operations
- Salary
- Not yet verified Check the description for pay details; an amount or pay period has not been verified.
- Location
- Jersey City New Jersey United States, United States
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Senior Level 10+ years of relevant experience Senior to advanced level experience in a related role preferred
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience Master’s degree preferred
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Role Summary
This senior operations role supports the clearance, settlement, and investigation of securities and derivatives transactions. It manages complex settlement issues, improves settlement processes, and supports operational controls and staff development.
What You'll Do
- Partner with other businesses and serve as an analytical or procedural expert in the settlement cycle for internal and external clients.
- Support short- to medium-term planning and oversee resources, budgets, policy formulation, and planning.
- Manage complex settlement issues across teams, develop solutions, streamline processes, and lead settlement change projects.
- Monitor industry trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Analyze data and processes to improve productivity and efficiency and oversee the integrity of operations and outcomes.
- Support risk controls and compliance efforts, and advise and coach new or junior staff on procedures and work processes.
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View full postingQualifications
10+ years of relevant experience; subject matter expertise in one or more areas of the function; demonstrated analytical skills; ability to manage concurrent activities or projects in a high-risk environment; project management and negotiation skills; clear written and verbal communication; bachelor’s or university degree, or equivalent experience.
Required
- Senior to advanced level experience in a related role preferred
- Master’s degree preferred
Original job description
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Original job description
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Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic partner with other businesses as well as an analytical and/or procedural expert in the settlement cycle while supporting a wide range of internal and external clients
- Assist with short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources, and exercises control over resources, budget, policy formulation and planning
- Manage complex and variable settlement related issues, liaise with multiple teams and departments on varying matters, define problems, develop innovative solutions, streamline processes and lead change-the-bank settlement projects
- Closely follow trends in the industry, identify cost savings opportunities and build effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders
- Increase productivity and efficiencies by presenting data and analyzing validates to develop added solutions and oversee the integrity of process, operations and end results
- Assist with overseeing the risk control environment, compliance efforts to follow policies and procedures and keep abreast of Citi's operational processes and best practices in business strategy
- Serve as an advisor and coach to new or junior level staff on procedures and work processes across multiple departments
- 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.
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Senior to advanced level experience in a related role preferred
- Subject matter expert in one or more areas of function
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Proven ability to manage various concurrent activities/projects in a high-risk environment
- Effective project management and negotiation skills
- Consistently demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
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Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Securities and Derivatives Processing------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:
Jersey City New Jersey United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$163,600.00 - $245,400.00
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. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
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Other Relevant Skills
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Oct 23, 2026------------------------------------------------------
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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About the company
Citi
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Citi is a global financial services corporation that offers a wide range of financial products and services, including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management. With a presence in nearly 100 countries, Citi serves millions of customers, from individuals and small businesses to large corporations and governments. The company is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, actively working to support economic growth while addressing environmental and social challenges. Citi’s commitment to providing exceptional service and fostering diverse talent makes it a prominent choice for students aspiring to build a career in finance and banking.