Vice President – Platforms Transformation

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs. 

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com 

About the Team & Business Line: 

Platforms Transformation Group is multi-skilled team charged with identifying, building and deploying operational solutions leveraging a suite of emerging technologies, such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Robotics Process Automation, Business Process Management, Reconciliation Tools, APIs and Automation. 

Your Role:

The Platform Transformation Vice President for CitcoRecs is a key member of the team and plays an integral role in designing and delivering automated processes within the reconciliation tools for Citco. Working within The Platform Transformation Group, you will be a part of a specialized team within the Transformation Office, who perform analytics, identify efficiencies and mitigate risk that maintain Citco’s competitive advantages in the industry across their core applications. CitcoRecs is Citco’s strategic reconciliation utility which produces streamlined reconciliations, to deliver high-quality financial data to managers in the most efficient manner. 
The Vice President will work with the colleagues across the Transformation Office and business unit representatives to optimize and digitize operational processes to deliver bottom-line results for Citco.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead multiple concurrent projects from inception to completion
• Oversee project lifecycle including scoping, analysis, development, and implementation
• Manage stakeholder communications and expectations
• Lead Scrums and Working Group meetings
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones
   

Team Management

• Build and manage high-performing development team
• Resource planning and allocation
• Staff coaching and career development
• Budget management and oversight

Technical Oversight

• Review and approve solution designs and documentation
• Establish industry standards/best practices with vendors
• Oversee business requirements and user stories
• Support weekend releases, as required

Process & Strategy

• Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Conduct risk analysis and reporting
• Maintain project reporting for senior management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new initiatives

This role combines project management, team leadership, and technical oversight responsibilities, requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on involvement in software delivery. 

About You:

Seasoned financial services professional with 8+ years of comprehensive experience, demonstrating expertise in reconciliation processes and strategic project management, specializing in process optimization and team leadership.
 

Core Qualifications

• Financial reconciliation expert with comprehensive knowledge of financial instruments
• Effective project leadership and stakeholder management
• Strategic mindset with ability to drive process optimization and innovative solutions 
• Successful team development and mentorship
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline
   

Technical Expertise

• Cross-functional team leadership
• Process automation and efficiency optimization
• Technical documentation, code review and implementation expertise
• Project tools: JIRA, Confluence, SmartSheets
• Systems: Microsoft Office, SmartStream TLM Recs Premium, BluePrism, SAP HANA, AWS
• Assets: Business Process Management, Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation
   

Professional Attributes

• Strategic problem-solver with attention to detail
• Strong risk and quality management focus
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Goal-oriented with proven success record
• Adaptable leader focused on team development

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.