OTC ETF Operational Change Manager Director

Join a distinguished Operations Change team at Citibank, a global leader leveraging its extensive international presence and cutting-edge technology to deliver unparalleled services. We provide comprehensive solutions designed to empower our clients in navigating and optimizing their investments. Our core offerings encompass robust trade lifecycle management, bespoke reporting, rich data provision, and real-time operational support, ensuring our clients achieve their strategic objectives in a dynamic global market.

Overview We are seeking an accomplished and strategic leader to serve as the OTC and ETF Operational Change Manager . As the Manager of an Operations Change team, you will be a pivotal figure in shaping and executing the strategic direction and ensuring the operational excellence of our post-trade services. You will play a crucial role in leading the entire team to drive process and technology change across the group, influencing key decisions, and delivering a portfolio of complex projects with significant impact. In this capacity, you will have ultimate accountability for the performance, culture, and strategic evolution of the entire team, ensuring strict project governance and accountable delivery of the assigned roadmap activities. Our department thrives on a dual-focused approach: Operational Excellence: Owning end-to-end accountability for all change delivery processes, operational risk frameworks, and overall team performance from an Operational Readiness and Ops Engineering perspective. Strategic Innovation: Championing product development, leading large-scale client implementations, and driving the cross-functional transformation programmes that shape the future of the business.

As the OTC and ETF Operational Change Manager , you will be accountable for: Strategic Leadership & Vision: Define, own, and drive the execution of the strategic roadmap for the entire OTC/ETF Operational Change function . Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across global functions to deliver on long-term business objectives. Process Transformation: Oversee all process analysis and the design of solutions in response to client or operational needs. Drive the delivery of business requirements and lead the overall testing strategy and execution for the portfolio of projects. Stakeholder Collaboration: Co-operate closely with senior business stakeholders, including Product and Technology partners and our clients, to ensure the right infrastructure is in place to align with our vision and strategic goals. People Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing department, including managing team leads and senior analysts. Define and execute the talent strategy for the entire team, including acquisition, performance management, and succession planning. Senior Stakeholder & Client Management: Serve as the primary senior point of contact for key institutional clients, building and maintaining executive-level relationships. Represent the department in client escalations, governance forums, and strategic client reviews. Governance & Risk Ownership: Own the operational risk and control framework for the department. Take proactive actions to minimize and mitigate implementation and project risk. Ensure robust governance across all processes, proactively identify risk exposures, and drive remediation strategies. Technology & Innovation Leadership: Partner with Technology, Operations, and Product leadership to define and prioritise the technology investment roadmap. Challenge the status quo, display initiative, and champion automation, digitalization, and AI-driven initiatives. Commercial & Business Development: Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Coverage teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities. Provide subject matter expertise in client pitches, RFP responses, and product structuring to support revenue growth. Cross-Functional Programme Management: Lead and