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Citi · 1 week ago

Syndicate Middle Office and Operations Lead Vice President

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

Citi is a leading global bank, and they are seeking a Vice President in Syndicate Middle Office & Operations. The role involves managing the deal lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understand the execution and settlement of New Issues within the DCM and ECM scope, from pre pricing through post-closing with the Syndicate

Preform a deep-rooted analysis of daily functions and recommend automation or procedural enhancements to the entire deal lifecycle

Liaise with key partners and stakeholders (Banker/Underwriters/Technology/Controls/Back Office etc) to understand pain points and align business goals with operational

Develop, implement and track appropriate KPIs (key performance indicator), SLAs (service level agreement) and metrics (deals priced/closed, volume, settlement rate etc) for the senior oversight

Review and uplift policies and procedures (SOPs) on a continuous basis

Product knowledge of Equity, Special Equity, and Fixed Income products

Oversee deal related controls, including but not limited to deal accounting and compliance

Operate in a high volume, high visibility (and high risk) environment

Conduct meetings with front to back stakeholders with the ability to articulate processes in depth while having a forward looking, critical thinking, and controlled approach

Advise and coach personnel

Provide back up support to team members within the Middle Office and Operations space as needed

Knowledge of SETG execution and Global Markets (APAC/EMEA) a plus

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

Qualification

Syndicate operational experienceDeal flow expertiseRegulatory knowledgeDCMECM productsCoaching personnelRisk assessmentKPI developmentPolicy reviewCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

5+ years of Syndicate operational experience

Subject matter expert in at least one area of deal flow (Orderbook Indication and allocation. UW Source/Euroclear; Final Settlement)

Advanced knowledge of Regulatory rules in accordance with New Issues; FINRA/TRACE/5131/QIB/Reg M/S etc

Product knowledge of DCM and ECM products

Self-starter who consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Preferred

Series 99 preferred

Knowledge of SETG execution and Global Markets (APAC/EMEA) a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Company

Citi

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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Founded in 1812

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citi.com

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