AVP, Project Manager (Client Onboarding) – Hybrid

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Citi’s Securities Services(SS) supports our clients’ business by drawing on the strength of our unmatched global footprint, which provides them with access to local expertise and scalable solutions to support their ambitions.

We’re currently looking for a high calibre professional to join our team as an AVP, Project Manager (Client Onboarding) – Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Project Sr Analyst - C12) based in Gurgaon, India.  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 counselling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• 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 have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.

In this role, you’re expected to:

We are looking for a Project Manager (AVP) within Securities Services Operations (SSO) who will contribute to introduction or change of processes and operational work-flows for client driven projects within Securities Services Operations Change Department. This role requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required as much as ability to regularly assume informal/formal leadership role within teams. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. High professionalism is expected on this role since our clients are international investment institutions of global presence on the markets. If you enjoy new challenges and would like to see a Project Management world within SSO please join us!

• Work as a project manager for new client onboardings and other change initiatives with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Develop an understanding of Citi’s EMEA Transfer Agency strategy and Operating Model, in order to ensure that the project is delivered in line with our operating processes and service offering. Identify gaps / risks within current model and work on process improvements.
• Liaise with Citi Clients to effectively deliver the project in line with Client requirements.
• Work with Global Change teams in EMEA and APAC to provide support/knowledge and rollout standardized model. Liaise with internal and external technology partners to create an operating environment ready for go live.
• Ensure creation of project plan, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central project RAID log in line with most current Citi guidelines. Communicate effectively internally and externally within the Transfer Agency programme of activity in order to align activities and ensure timely escalation of issues.
• Deliver business requirements, prepare testing plans and execute/oversee testing;  
• Co-operate closely with business stakeholders in hand with our Product, Technology partners and our clients,  whilst ensuring the right infrastructure to align our vision and strategic goals; 
• Take proactive actions targeted at minimizing and mitigating implementation & projects risk; 
• Lead and coordinate projects across Operations, in cooperation with our Product, Technology partners and our clients; 
• Formulate detailed project plans, analysis of effort, cost and impact on various Citi businesses to ensure timely execution and mitigate potential risks; 
• Support in analysis & oversight of proposed system changes to assure smooth projects implementation;  
• Challenge the status quo, display initiative and innovation; 
• Take proactive actions targeted at minimizing and mitigating implementation risk; 
• Ensure that all necessary project documentation is maintained and all necessary approvals for the project are obtained; 
• Act as a trusted partner to Clients and internal business partners; 
• Drive improvement and competitive differentiation by proposing and implementing innovative solutions. 

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

• At least 9 -10 years of experience as Project Manager is a must
• 6+ years of Transfer Agency client onboarding experience is a must
• Specific Skillset in Operations Project Management Delivery Required
• Involvement in Fund launches / conversions / mergers / liquidations is beneficial
• Ability to work in fast paced environment under tight contractual deadlines; 
• Proven understanding of PMBOK standard and/or PMP certification is advantageous;
• Excellent communication and stakeholders management skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences; 
• Experience working on large migrations on-boards transformation projects and/or doing metrics on ops processes e.g. lean time in motion, root cause
• Excellent interpersonal skills particularly in dealing with Clients, internal stakeholders and
• Ability to work as part of a global team, managing conflict and openly addressing challenges

What would you get in return?

• Competitive salary; annual salary review; discretionary annual performance bonus; 

• A challenging work environment where you can collaborate with global teams & clients to contribute to critical banking applications; 

• A great environment for learning new technology and tools; 

• Exposure to variety of products offered on financial market such as Fund Accounting, Middle Office, Custody, Transfer Agent, Trustee and others; 

• Opportunity to work in hybrid mode; 

• Social benefits (e.g. private healthcare care, employee pension plan, benefit system, life insurance); 

• Working in a friendly, dynamic, supportive and diverse environment – including multiple affinity and social networks & voluntary activities to engage with; 

• Structured onboarding process and extensive training offering (e.g. including Udemy, Degreed); 

• Opportunity to have an influence on the way you perform your tasks - our teams are constantly looking for new and better ways and we encourage all improvement ideas. 

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.

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