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The Core Custody Product team focuses on developing custody products for the Custody business lines, bother Hub and Domestic. Citi provides settlement, custody and asset servicing solutions to investor clients through a global network of sub custodians. The domestic business provides clearing, settlement, custody & asset servicing to global financial institutions through a proprietary branch network spanning Asia, EMEA and the Americas.

The Core Custody Product team are seeking a strong Product Development leader in the APAC region who can work within the asset servicing team ensuring it meets its goals of supporting both custody businesses by focusing on the development of Asset Servicing capabilities globally.

The individual will work with the Core Custody Asset Servicing Product team and support, manage, and drive the team with specific focus on the APAC region. Working closely with business, legal, risk and operational partners’ for Custody in identifying and implementing product changers/enhancements in line with business, regulatory and market mandatory requirements. Actively participate in Industry forums to ensure that Citi is kept abreast of market changes and that Citi views are represented.

Responsibilities:

• Help drive the Core Custody Asset Servicing team to ensure it meets its goals as agreed with the Custody business
• Agree product development priorities as part of the annual plan with Custody business owners
• Understand, communicate and implement global product strategies with primary focus on product extensions
• Work closely with global asset servicing re platforming project team to ensure platform is developed and rolled out in line with business requirements
• Help define new product scope
• Work closely with operations and technology to create detailed Business Requirements Documentation defining core product functionality based on client demand, market/regulatory requirement or long-term strategic objectives
• Ensure products developed and implemented in line with business requirements
• Work with other internal partners (risk, legal, compliance etc) to ensure all new product developments meet internal business approval requirements
• Act as senior point of escalation for the Custody businesses for all product related issues
• Support relationship and sales teams acting as product expert when discussing new opportunities with clients
• Support the implementation of "pilot" clients where required, ensuring documented processes and procedures are in place
• Keep abreast of market trends and client needs working closely with clients and coverage organisations.
• Review and influence/lobby local markets to follow industry standards re transparency and key data elements. Ensure Citi platforms are able to support and complement said enhancements
• Participate in relevant industry governing bodies

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​Qualifications:

• 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong securities background with specific focus on asset servicing
• Proven client facing experience beneficial
• Background in operational processes, technology platforms and front office activities
• Ability to analyse different processes and identify inherent risks
• Good inter-personal and communications skills
• Both a strong team player plus self starter
• Creative and resourceful problem solving
• Proven project management and implementation skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree is Good To have

About the job

• Leading a team of finance professionals. Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.

• Timely and effective handling of month-end closing process.

• Timely preparation and review of monthly management reports.

• Oversee AP, AR, and GL functions. Monitoring turnover days and support for customer and vendor management.

• Review of Intercompany Reporting and liaise with counterparty for account reconciliation.

• Review Fixed Assets recording and filing.

• Treasury Management - Prepare cash flow forecasts, cash flow statements and projection, including placement of Fixed Deposits, FX hedging, Bank Guarantee etc.

• Liaise with auditors for year-end audit, including preparation of the necessary schedules and financial statements. Robust knowledge on project accounting and revenue recognition.

• Liaise with tax agents for various tax filings e.g. annual corporate tax including preparation of the necessary schedules.

• Sound knowledge in cross border taxation.

• Liaise with corporate secretary for preparation of Board Resolutions.

• Support ongoing Finance automation projects.

• Provide support and advice for executive management on business decisions.

• Identify areas with exposure to risk/potential risk and suggest solutions to mitigate the risks. Constantly looking into strengthening current internal control and process improvement.

• Keep abreast of on-going accounting and reporting changes in IFRS and local reporting standards.

Requirements

• Possess bachelor’s degree in accountancy and finance and / or master’s degree in business administration (top rated universities).

• Possess accounting certification (CPA/ CA/ ACCA).

• Possess a minimum of 8 – 10 years of related experience, thereof at least 4 years in one of the big fives.

• Knowledge in SAP system will be advantageous & BI tools.

• Strong Communication & Presentation Skills.

• Team player & excellent leadership skills.

• Supervisory experience is preferred.

• Successful track record in establishing high performing Finance teams.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Driven by passion to go for the extra mile.

• Trustful, highly engaged and reliable manager with ambition to become a Finance Director or CFO.

The Product Management Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for managing a broad range of Product Management employees, setting strategy and providing direction, leadership and budgetary management, etc. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the development of product plans, strategies, and tactics while coordinating product lines through product life-cycles in coordination with the broader Product Management team. The overall objective of this role is to coordinate the promotion of products to develop new markets, increase share of market and obtain competitive position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of professional to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Lead strategic program roadmap, program/product launch, and marketing programs to gain maximum benefit from each product/program
• Construct and ensure successful execution of a marketing plan spanning product, brand, acquisition, customer and retention, and improving performance, brand preference, and client engagement
• Develop plans and execute functional strategies for a country, group of countries, region, or business requiring coordination and integration across units as well as provide input into strategic decisions affecting job family or function within region or business
• Manage day-to-day product marketing for core products such as product delivery, client experience, and client communication strategies as well as help the team prioritize, negotiate, and remove obstacles to achieve business results
• Participate in development of client valued propositions, positioning, segmentation, pricing, targeting, channel strategies, and competitive differentiation to achieve preferred status as a partner to Citi clients
• Direct and oversee program life cycle including market demands, technology trends, and the competitive field as well as develop and communicate a business plan to approach the marketplace
• Define and launch new products, features, and capabilities including defining the product/feature and go-to-market strategy, and participate in technology development and market launch activities
• Manage external partners and/or vendor relationships, engage in negotiations, manage ongoing relationships, and prepare agreements
• Create and deploy profitable marketing strategies, lead conceptualization and implementation of key growth initiatives, and maintain current market intelligence on the overall industry verticals and competitors
• Assist in building new relationships in supported verticals using available tools such as industry publications, direct mail, internet presence, trade shows, calls, and strategic alliances
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, specialized analytics, or related discipline
• Experience with banking and investment products
• Working knowledge of the different systems, theories, and practices relevant to a function as well as practical experience of multiple business cycles
• In-depth knowledge of industry and competitor products/services
• Working knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Working knowledge of strategic direction of the function within the business as well as a solid conceptual/practical grounding in function and/or area of expertise
• Ability to develop strategy, gather resources, and inspire a diverse set of individuals
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated negotiation skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree is Good to Have

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

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We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as as Vice President, Wealth - IPB and Private Bank Control Testing Leader - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Business Risk and Control Officer - C13) based in Singapore. 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:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.

The Wealth Products and Operations Control Testing Team is responsible for the testing of controls that are designed and owned by Citi’s Wealth Product and Operations departments.

The Citi Wealth business delivers a comprehensive wealth solution to clients across the wealth continuum, with integrated advice and execution, as well as traditional and alternative investments, managed account strategies, world-class research and investment guidance. The Wealth business serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices through Citi Private Bank, operates in the affluent and high-net-worth customer relationship tiers of Citigold® and Citigold Private Client and offers wealth management in the workplace through Citi Global Wealth at Work.

This position reports to the Wealth Products and Operations Control Testing Head within the Citi COO organization’s Central Testing Utility; and is an execution-oriented individual contributor position accountable for end-to-end controls monitoring of the Wealth Products and Operations department – i.e., operational controls performance assurance/testing – which includes design, execution, results reporting, and insight sharing related to the above scope of controls monitoring/testing.

The Wealth Products and Operations Control Testing Leader is a subject matter expert on overall controls monitoring, with an excellent level of understanding of control testing and who closely follows latest trends in controls testing and adapts them for application within their own job and covered businesses and functions.

Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence and convince others, particularly colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant controls testing results and advice regarding the controls execution. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• Supports the Controls Testing Utility by acting on assessing control design, designing control testing tools, developing control testing procedures, ensure control testing transitions, dispositioning exceptions, and developing insights.
• Carries key responsibility for Control Design Assessment (CDA) by executing CDA checklist/procedures for controls and recording results in Citi Risk & Control (CRC).
• Owns significant portions of control testing design activity, which includes writing control testing tool descriptions, and completing control testing and QUEST setup.
• Develops control testing procedures in Confluence and is responsible for obtaining necessary signoffs from covered businesses and functions.
• Performs a uniquely significant role on training Central Execution team overseas on all designed control testing tools and established control testing procedures.
• Has the ultimate decision on controls testing outlier disputes, holds the responsibility to raise concerns through IMPACT Concerns or QUEST Observation Logs based on the Business.
• Creates materials for Operational Risk Forums (ORF) and senior meetings as needed and investigates causes for results that are deviating from trends and escalate situations that pose excessive risk(s).
• Develops and drives quality-checking routines to ensure compliance with all relevant policies, operating guides, and owned control testing.
• Supports team members on topics ranging from control testing design to performance management and control testing platforms basics.
• Helps drive continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and quality of MCA control design assessment and controls testing.
• Maintains relationships and drives accountability with partners and stakeholders to drive control testing's success in support of the business's strategy.
• Appropriately assesses 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
• Support other relevant work efforts of the department where needed and as directed by their manager.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 5+ years relevant experience, 3+ years in Risk & Controls roles.
• Subject matter expert on controls design, execution and/or control testing.
• Excellent understanding of MCA (Managers Control Assessment) frameworks and processes.
• Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint.
• Effective communication, written and presentation skills.
• Strong people and relationship management skills with the ability to influence others and foster a sense of collaboration.
• Independent thinker and able to perform a credible challenge of businesses/functions.
• Ability to work effectively on virtual teams, including across different geographies and time zones preferred.
• Investment securities and/or insurance licenses preferred (e.g., Series 7, 9,10, 24, 63, 53, 55, 66, L&H).
• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred.

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

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Optimum Solutions (Registration Number: 199700895N) is Singapore's leading Information Technology , Consulting and Professional Services company with Competence in Digital Transformation, Automation, Robotics, Cloud, Big Data, Analytics and Emerging technologies projects. Optimum has been successfully delivering IT projects since 1997 and has been a key IT service provider to clients delivering Software Design, Development, Engineering and IT Transformation Projects.

Job Description / Key Requirements:

Role : Digital Technical Head of Delivery– Banking

• A degree in Computer Science and/or a business-related degree; or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years in a technical delivery management in IT services organisations delivery Digital Banking projects engagements.
• Must have hands-on experience and understanding of Agile and Agile ways of working.
• Must have hands-on experience working in Tech delivery projects end-to-end.
• Working experience in banking industry is a must.
• Successful track record in end-to-end delivery and technical project management.
• Must have a good track record of key stakeholder management for technical project management.
• 10+ years of experience in technical projects tracking, reporting and governance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge in various Quality frameworks and methodologies.
• Understanding of financial reporting and resources management including managing resources on bench
• Domain - Banking

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical delivery leadership to deliver technology projects on time and within budget for banking domain.
• Responsible for end-to-end customer satisfaction and overall technical delivery management.
• Actively engage with client stakeholders and technical teams for projects throughout the project life cycle including estimations, scoping, design, development, SIT, UAT and product demo sign offs.
• Engage with in-house functional and technical teams to deliver projects throughout the project life cycle.
• Actively involved in project resources identification and resource mapping for deliver the projects.
• Complete ownership for customer satisfaction and overall delivery excellence.
• Able to identify delivery gaps and ensure capacity management for quick resolutions.
• Responsible for projects financial and projects tracking.
• Act as an advisor to client stakeholders and technical teams on projects delivery management.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to client delivery governance models.
• Overall ownership of technical delivery for multiple projects
• Good understanding of Digital Banking and Agile Ways of Working.
• Responsible for client stakeholder technical relationship management.