eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Citi

• Location

  UK-London

• Compensation

  Competitive

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  02 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  583057

This role is a senior position within GTS Securities and Fund Services Operations management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational support of the ESES markets and the determination and execution of the operating model to support the Euroclear Single Platform.

Job background/ context:

• This position will report to the Direct Custody and Clearing Operations Head for EMEA
• The role is high profile with exposure to senior management within the GTS organization
• Leadership and management of the Western European DCC operations for ESES, UK and Nordic markets impacted by the consolidation onto Single Platform
• Implementation of the strategy of Global Operations and SFS Product for Direct Custody and Clearing operations in Western European markets consolidating within the Euroclear Single Platform
• Initiation and implementation of organisational and system solutions to support the development of the business and its profitability
• The successful candidate should be able to build strong business partnerships with a focus on accountability and contribution to market value through identification, development and implementation of specific and strategic business improvement opportunities
• The incumbent will be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of approx 59 split across 2 locations with matrix responsibilities for an additional 36

Key responsibilities:

• Management and development of staff
• Operational oversight of the Euroclear Single Patform initiative
• Management of operational aspects of market consolidation
• Identification of opportunities to enhance efficiency through technology and organisational development
• Ensure continuity on quality delivery to the customer base working closely with product on the development of new pipeline and implementation of new products and clients
• Work closely with seniors in the region to ensure that the local plans are in line with regional and global strategy for operations and product
• Maintain a pristine control environment
• Preparation and management of the divisional budget and active financial control
• Leadership of key projects

Development value:

• Opportunity to broaden understanding of Operations in EMEA
• Develop management skills in a dynamic environment with multiple products and a constantly changing clearing, settlement, payment and regulatory landscape
• Opportunity to work closely within a dynamic business in large and varied operations environment
• Increased exposure to Senior management
• Develop influencing and reporting skills in a matrixed environment with multiples stakeholders

Knowledge/ experience:

• Demonstrated interaction with senior management & customers
• In depth knowledge of the securities industry with specific emphasis on direct custody and clearing including products, markets, competitors and clients
• Proven ability to meet new challenges, assimilate new information and to influence people through maturity of approach
• Proven ability to manage and lead large teams
• Experience of coaching and developing others 
• Proven ability to manage change
• Proven ability to manage large scale projects including system implementations

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Business or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience
• Degree in Business or related discipline or equivalent work experience

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and influence at an appropriate level
• Good organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritise within aggressive deadlines
• Strategic mindset
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team, and also work independently
• Ability to work effectively in situations requiring analytical, interpretive and problem solving techniques
• Effective management of complex decision making
• Ability to think creatively
• Self-starter with ability to take initiative
• Ability to learn quickly
• Global mindset and ability to 'manage the matrix'
• Superior people leadership/management skills