Assistant Vice President, Senior Securities Services Operations Analyst
Citi · Tokyo, Japan · 1mo ago
The Rec & Proofing Sr Analyst is a seasoned professional role. This individual applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge and leverages emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to drive comprehensive process re-engineering and workflow optimization. The role requires a high degree of fungibility, with the ability to seamlessly pivot across different product lines, business areas, and operational functions within Securities Services as organizational priorities and market conditions evolve. The ideal candidate will act as a catalyst for change, combining subject matter expertise in reconciliations and trade lifecycles with a forward-thinking digital mindset to mitigate operational risk, enhance efficiency, and support "change-the-bank" initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting the management of Front to Back reconciliation, identifying operational risk, trade confirmation and settlement forecasts
- This is a seasoned professional role, integrating subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area
- Directly impact the area through shared responsibility for delivery of end results and formulation of procedures/process improvement
- Provide value-added perspective or advice that contributes to the development of new techniques related to the life cycle of the trade, and the improvement of processes and workflow for the area.
- Responsible for own work to support business teams for assigned Operations area
- Resolve complex trade flow problems (client, system, breaks) where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of procedures and industry standards
- Make a significant contribution to change-the-bank projects and offers solutions at an advanced level
- Serve as an analytical and/or procedural expert, representing a unit or team to support deliverables/initiatives
- Provide evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual trade related information in complicated and unique situations
- Responsible for escalating control gaps and issues to senior management
- Identify control deficiencies and implements appropriate procedures and solutions to mitigate any risk or control losses
- Identify opportunities to reduce expenses
- Apply in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area to resolve issues, such as (but not limited to) affirmation, confirmation and reconciliation
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how own operational processes collectively integrates to contribute to achieving overall business goals
- Influence decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization
- Serve as the first point of escalation for staff members, management and internal (front office) /external clients
- Assume informal/formal leadership role within the team, is involved in the coaching and training of new recruits, and provides guidance and support to junior staff
- Create, develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, management, internal (front office) /external clients and stakeholders (Finance, control, technology, etc.), and seeks to understand their needs and provides solutions
- Persuade and influence others through collaborative communication skills; may negotiate with external parties
- Acknowledge Citi’s principles and values of organizational culture and apply them in everyday work activities
- Any other duties as required to meet business needs
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 5-8 years of experience
- Have subject matter expert in one (or more) specific skill sets, business areas or products
- Core AI Skills
- Proficiency in using the AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve productivity and decision-making.
- Ability/experience to leverage AI for research, analysis, content creation, and workflow automation.
- Experience integrating AI solutions into business processes to drive efficiency and innovation.
- Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply critical thinking to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively leverage AI technologies to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, automate routine tasks, and drive business innovation while adhering to responsible AI and data security standards.
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- Proven track record of leading or significantly contributing to process re-engineering, continuous improvement or operational transformation initiatives.
- Proactive problem solving capabilities
- High controls mind set, understanding the operational controls points to manage the business.
- Native level Japanese and business level English
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
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Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Reconciliation and Proofing------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
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