Job Description

About Citi

We live in an increasingly complex world. Companies these days are either born global or are going global at record speed. Business and geopolitics are forging an entirely new dynamic and consumers now expect financial services to be a seamless part of their digital lives. Citi is a bank that’s uniquely positioned for this moment. Through our vast global network and our on-the-ground expertise, we can connect the dots, anticipate change and empathize the needs of our clients and customers in ways that other banks simply cannot.

Shape your Career with Citi

At Citi, our Markets Operations teams are integral to the seamless functioning of global financial markets. We are at the forefront of ensuring efficient and compliant processing of diverse financial products, supporting trading desks, and managing complex transactions across various asset classes. Joining our team means contributing to a critical function that underpins Citi’s unparalleled global network, helping us deliver a broad range of financial services and products to our institutional clients worldwide. We continuously innovate to enhance operational efficiency and maintain robust risk management frameworks.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to join our team. This AVP position is pivotal in supporting Japan Domestic Equity settlement functions within Citi's Japan operations. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless, efficient, and compliant settlements for equity and investment trust fund transactions, driving operational excellence, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. This role supports group manager to contributes to Citi’s strategic objectives and risk mitigation framework in the Japanese market.

What You Will Do

• Work as a Cash Securities Operations professionals in Japan, cultivating a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support manager to develop and implement strategic objectives for the Japan Cash Securities Operations, ensuring alignment with global Markets Operations goals and local business priorities.
• Drive robust and efficient settlement and post-settlement process and controls for equity and products, including pre-matching, settlement instructions, fail management, reporting, reconciliations.
• Daily reconciliation processes and ensure timely resolution of all breaks, exceptions, and discrepancies, while optimizing workflows to maximize Straight-Through Processing (STP) rates.
• Ensure robust controls are in place and actively monitored, with strict adherence to all financial regulations in international and Japan (e.g., JFSA, JSDA rules, BOJ guidelines), and global Citi policies.
• Support change-the-bank initiatives and strategic projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving the control environment within the Japan Cash Securities Operations.

What We're Looking For

Experience

• Experience in Japan Domestic Equity Settlements within a global investment bank or major financial institution in Japan, with proven leadership.
• Deep expertise in equity settlements and products, and investment trust fund in Japanese domestic markets.
• Understanding of operational risk management frameworks and the regulatory landscape in Japan.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and presentations.
• Experience with Back Office settlement applications.

Licenses/Registrations

• JSDA Class 1 (Sales Representative Qualification) is a mandatory requirement.

Language Skills

• Fluent in Japanese (both written and verbal) is essential, including business-level keigo.
• Strong business-level English (both written and verbal) is required for effective communication with regional and global colleagues.

Soft Skills

• Leadership and motivational capabilities.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving even under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills to influence team members.
• Proactive, strategic thinking with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

Take the Next Step

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today: https://jobs.citi.com/dei

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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