The Rec & Proofing Manager provides full leadership and supervisory responsibility. Provides operational/service leadership and direction to team(s). Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge through provision of value-added perspectives or advisory services. May contribute to the development of new techniques, models and plans within area of expertise. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Generally has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness of end results and shared responsibility for planning and budgets. Work affects an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family. Full supervisory responsibility, ensuring motivation and development of team through professional leadership to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations as well as direction of daily tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to clear balance level and account level exceptions within the prescribed timelines and/or any other deadlines set out in the process
• Responsible for delivering client money regulation activities as per SLAs
• Follow pre-set escalation protocols to highlight high value & aged exceptions and raise red flags for any process deviations
• Timely resolution of balances & account level exceptions through consistent follow up with business stakeholders
• Being vigilant on anything suspicious or out of ordinary are appropriately escalated to immediate supervisors
• Partner with business units to assess & streamline processes in order to mitigate risk
• Generate efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives & challenging the status quo
• This is a challenging role in a global, real time environment with exposure to wide range of financial products
• Training, both on the job training and presented training courses
• Increased Product knowledge & exposure to clients and other departments within Citi
• This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking to work in a controls environment.
• The role will provide a high level of exposure to internal clients and enable the candidate to develop their client service skills
• This is a necessary requirement for anyone hoping to progress into a more senior role within the Reconciliations department
• Hone the skills to work in a demanding, time sensitive and risky process
• Culture carrier within the firm
• 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:

• 5-8 years of experience in accounting (experience in the financial services sector a plus)
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible & maintain professional demeanor at all times
• Managing Client Relations - Not fully necessary but would be advantageous
• CPA or commensurate local accreditation

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Key Responsibilities:

The core responsibilities of the Futures & Clearing Reconciliations Operations Manager include but are not

limited to the following:

- support daily Reconciliation - Point Balance with exchanges, carry broker and the firm’s internal partners and clients

• balance sheet optimization initiatives
• computation and segregation of clients’ funds

supervisory oversight and regulatory reporting

• handling of reconciliations including investigation of any breaks
• perform daily reconciliation of our firm’s sub-ledger, GMI to the firm’s general ledger and monthly proofing of GL

balances

• participate in documentation of business requirements and testing of new processes and systems

In addition Overseeing and directing the day to day operations of the Tampa Futures, Clearing Collateral and Open

Recon, Balance Sheet and Regulatory functions including :

• Oversee and monitor the work of direct reports who will be responsible for executing tasks to support the Tampa Futures,

Clearing and Open Collateral operations team

• Exercise discretionary authority in supervising and monitoring the team’s performance in the execution of their

professional duties.

• Ensure that the professionals adhere to strict internal and external standards in the performance of their professional

duties.

• Supporting and drive continuous improvement for platforms and processes

• Req Qualifications:

Competencies

• Good problem solving, and ability to think clearly and concisely in challenging situations
• Risk Awareness
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organising
• Relationship Building
• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Valuing diversity. Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Good Microsoft skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Computer literate and ability to grasp several in house systems quickly.
• Numerate
• Good attention to detail, combined with strong analytical, numerical and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player who works well in a global and regional team environment
• Solid time management skills with ability to multi-task and resolves problems under pressure
• Strong controls mindset and good understanding of key operational risks and controls
• Self-motivated individual. Take initiative to continually improve Operations process and controls

Knowledge/Experience:

• Futures, Clearing or Collateral knowledge required
• Knowledge of key industry futures systems, e.g. GMI, Industry Platforms, Exchange Platforms and products is a plus
• Prior experience in a similar role

Qualifications:

• Business qualification desirable
• Good numeric, critical thinking and multi-tasking skills

• Hone the skills to work in a demanding, time sensitive and risky process
• Culture carrier within the firm
• 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:

  5-8 years of experience in accounting (experience in the financial services sector a plus)

• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible & maintain professional demeanor at all times
• Managing Client Relations - Not fully necessary but would be advantageous
• CPA or commensurate local accreditation

  Education:Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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