Senior Project Manager - Funds Services - C13 - SYDNEY

Job Description

We are looking for a senior Project/Program Manager within Securities Services Operations who will lead client, mandatory and regulatory initiatives within the Fund Services business. This role is critical in helping to onboard new clients, shape and drive process and technology change across the group. The role requires great analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize, and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication, senior stakeholder management, and diplomacy skills are required, as well as the ability to regularly assume informal/formal leadership roles within teams. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel, and/or facilitating services to others in the area of specialization. High professionalism is expected in this role since our clients are international investment institutions with a global presence in the markets. Job Description Lead, strategize, coordinate, and successfully implement multiple projects/programs across Operations, in cooperation with our Product and Technology partners and for/with our clients; Formulate detailed project plans, analyze effort, cost, and impact on various Citi businesses to ensure timely execution and mitigate potential risks; Support in the analysis & oversight of proposed system changes to assure smooth project implementation; Build and manage an effective project team, adhere to and improve project processes, and align with project audit requirements; Challenge the status quo, display initiative and innovation; Take proactive actions targeted at early identification, minimization, and mitigation of implementation risk; Ensure that all mandatory project artifacts are maintained, stored, and that all necessary approvals for the project are obtained; Act as a trusted partner to Clients and internal business partners; Display appropriate involvement in Department strategic planning; Drive improvement and competitive differentiation by proposing and implementing innovative solutions. Job Requirements for Senior Project Manager At least 8 years of experience in Project Management or in operational improvement areas (e.g., Lean, reengineering programs); expertise in project methodologies and tools; Experience in driving projects with external clients; strong cross-functional senior stakeholder management – both internal and external; Experience working with asset management clients on a variety of investment fund vehicles (e.g., Trusts, Segregated Mandates, Insurance, Superannuation) or Securities Services operations (desirable); Ability to influence clients directly; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight contractual deadlines; A strong understanding of financial markets and instruments coupled with an eagerness to grasp Citi Operations business know-how; Understanding of PMBOK standard and/or PMP certification is advantageous; Excellent command of English with the ability to communicate effectively with peers and stakeholders in APAC, EMEA, and other global regions; Strong analytical skills; Proven ability to independently prioritize tasks and manage own capacity. Job Family Group: Implementation Job Family: Implementation Management Time Type: Full time Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi . View the EEO is the Law poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement . View the EEO Policy Statement . View the Pay Transparency Posting . #J-18808-Ljbffr