(Assistant) Vice President, Equities Delta 1 Middle Office Senior Manager
Citi · Hong Kong · 3d ago
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We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as (Assistant) Vice President, Equities Delta 1 Middle Office Senior Manager - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Securities & Derivatives Senior Analyst/Manager – C12 - C13) based in Hong Kong. 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:
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The Equities Delta One Middle Office is a specialist team within the Prime Finance division, providing dedicated support to the Delta One and Synthetic Prime Brokerage Trading & Sales desks.
This is a senior manager role, based in Hong Kong and reports directly into the APAC Functional Head. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert and will supervise 4-6 junior-to-senior talent mainly focused on Trade Support and Control functions – including but not limited to:
- Front-to-Back reconciliations on Stock Hedge, Equity Swap, Pnote, FX, ETF, Convertibles
- Trade capture and exception management – technology outage, STP fails, external/internal set up issues
- Collaboration with Asset Servicing teams on Corporate Action processing
- Give-In and Cross on Swap processing across relevant APAC markets
- Full trade lifecycle management on Equity Swap from MTM reset valuations to settlement
In this role, you’re expected to:
- Business Partnership & Regional Growth: Act as a vital liaison and escalation point to Front Office Sales and Trading, supporting our growing client roster and the expansion of our business footprint in Asia.
- Process & System Enhancement: Drive the evolution of our operating model. Partner with business and technology teams on system enhancement projects to increase scalability and capacity. Champion initiatives to reduce manual touchpoints, de-risk manual processes, and optimize STP flow.
- Operational Risk & Control: Proactively manage operational risk by adhering to and building upon our established control framework. Participate in external/internal audits and satisfactory fulfilment of requirements from regional and global Line Control teams.
- Performance & Risk Management Reporting: Compilation and trend analysis of weekly KPI, KRI, MIS, GRC decks to Business Heads and Senior Stakeholders to provide a comprehensive and actionable view of organizational health.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and deep product expertise.
As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:
- Experience: 8-10 years in a relevant role (e.g., Middle Office, Prime Brokerage Operations, Trade Support), with proven record of managerial experience.
- Product Expertise: Deep knowledge of Cash Equity and Equity Swaps, and the complete trade lifecycle (trade capture, settlements, reconciliations, corporate action) is essential.
- Client Focus: Proven experience delivering exceptional service to clients. Carries excellent client service and communication skills, with the confidence to lead internal and client meetings and manage key relationships.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical skills with a talent for making sound, evaluative judgments in complex and dynamic situations. Track record of successfully improving processes, automating workflows, and contributing to technology projects.
- Mindset: A proactive, results-oriented professional with an unwavering focus on risk management and building a strong control environment. One who is dynamic and agile and greets pressure and challenge in a fast-paced, high-volume, multitasking environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
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