AVP, Payment Operations Team Lead

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We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as AVP, Payment Operations Team Lead based in Manila Philippines. 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.
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• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
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In this role, you are expected to:

The Cash and Trade Proc Sr Analyst is an intermediate level role responsible for ensuring Payment Operations' processes, key initiatives and projects are delivered and aligned with the firms larger strategy. The overall objective is to apply in-depth knowledge, and contribute to the development of new techniques / processes for cash management operations. Ensure utilization of tools that are available to create opportunities to digitize, streamline and improve Operations

• Provide support to the Payment Operations head in meeting and delivering key initiatives for the group.
• Identify opportunities for continued improvement by leveraging digital solutions/AI/Power BI tools etc.
• Contribute to special projects and provide feedback for all project related activities impacting the group.
• Contribute to the development of new techniques and processes within cash management
• Develop and recommend strategic decisions based off in-depth comprehension of how the Payment Operations team interacts with others business unites in accomplishing objectives
• Influence decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating others in area
• Evaluate moderately complex issues with substantial potential impact together with the Payment Operations Head
• 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.
• Act as a main support to the Payment Operations head to drive culture change within Payment Operations, this will include strategic planning, solutions delivery, establishing strong back-up mechanisms.

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

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Payment Operations, Cash Operations, Funds Transfer Operations, or Banking Operations.
• Experience with cross-border payments and SWIFT messaging.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange (FX) operations and BSP regulatory requirements.
• Strong Project management and stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior management, regulators, and cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Effective communication and analytical skills

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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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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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Cash Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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