Job Description

We are seeking a experienced Prime Margin professional to join the Margin, Collateral & Optimisation team within Markets Operations, as a Vice President within the Prime Brokerage Margin Operations team.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Prime Margin Operations, within a peer US registered broker-dealer, with subject‑matter experience across margin methodologies, regulatory frameworks, operational processes and associated controls.

The candidate will also possess strong experience of Prime Brokerage product offerings and bring deep front‑to‑back Prime Margin experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to operate across Product, Risk, Operations, Technology, Legal, and Compliance partners.

Responsibilities:

Margin Governance & Oversight

• Operate as a experienced point-person within the North American Margin team with deep margin subject matter expertise, knowledge of end-to-end flows, risk, and regulations.
• Have strong experience around regulations Reg T, Portfolio Margin (PM), FINRA rules, SEC 15c3‑1/3 requirements, and operational implications for Prime Brokerage Margin
• Partner with the Prime Product Development and In-Business-Risk to refine and validate margin calculations and identify opportunities for enhancements or automation
• Implement and oversee strong risk management and control capabilities for margin and collateral management operations
• Ensure products and/or services are well designed: ensure developments are in line with the target operating model and design standards, through close partnerships with other Margin & Collateral Operations leadership
• Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sources

People & Culture Agenda:

• Champion diversity and inclusion, supporting a work environment that allows our People to thrive and excel
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, cultivating a robust service and control environment
• Coaching and Mentoring: Develop our talent, support their growth

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree preferred
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in financial services with specific experience working within global Prime Brokerage margin functions.
• Demonstrate a strong appreciation of Prime margin processes, regulations, securities products, practices, and risks, and/or product/service design, execution and delivery of large strategic change programmes. Preferably at large financial services firm
• Strong awareness of both external and internal best practice perspectives, maintaining a balanced and fresh viewpoint
• Strong risk and control mindset ability to identify sub-optimal processes, drive robust capabilities with a clear focus on robustness and transparency
• Proven ability to work across senior stakeholders in Risk, Product, Technology, and the Front Office
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision‑making skills

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$129,840.00 - $194,760.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 15, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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