Global Head of Olympus Reconciliation and Quality Assurance Technology

Company: Citigroup Inc.
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

The Global Reconciliation Utility is a global organization performing core reconciliation services across all ICG business lines. The organization's mission is to drive innovation that improves the reconciliation landscape, accelerates productivity and enables engineers to deliver the best end-to-end client experience.We are currently looking for an excellent Technology Leader to manage the global engineering organizations spanning across 7 countries with over 250 engineers. This role includes management of key technology and research activities globally, management of all engineering functions and other global responsibilities related to technology governance, processes and standards. The ideal candidate is a senior manager with great passion for technology, solving complex challenges, highly technical and business-driven with a proven ability to deliver projects from idea to great scale.Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a data strategy for cross functional organizations that process over 40 billion transactions per annum.
• Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development and cutting edge technologies to establish a client-centric, scalable, best-in-class reconciliation architecture to achieve established goals
• Manage/develop multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions) as well as ensure team adheres to best practices and process Develop vision for team around roles and responsibilities, and structure team to ensure greatest impact, efficient use of resource, and alignment to business structures
• Prepare and present regular team/project reviews to senior management and business leaders
• Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with end-users of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables Ensure staff follows Citi documented policy and procedures as well as maintain desktop procedures and supporting documentation for filings on a current basis and in comprehensive manner
• Monitor and manage approach/end results, budgeting, planning, policy formation, and contribute to future strategy of the area(s)
• Ensure change is managed with appropriate controls, documentation, and approvals including implementation of new and revised regulatory reporting requirements
• Research and resolve issues, provide recommendations, and escalate to senior management as needed
• Manage and maintain all disaster recovery plans, oversee appropriate testing, and provide permit-to-operate for new applications
• Lead and deliver local staff forums, present global, regional, and location news and updates to engage team in the progress of organization
• Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department and ensure transparency and consistency across teams
• 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:
  • 15+ years of relevant experience
  • 8-10+ years of managerial experience
  • Experience with financial products
  • Working knowledge of the industry and competitors' products and services
  • Advanced knowledge of strategic direction of the function within relevant part of the business
  • Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications
  • Demonstrated leadership, management, and development skills
  • Proven group leadership experience (over 25 engineers) of at least 6 years
  • Experience managing global technology teams
  • Experience working in agile development methodologies, and in fast cycles
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
  • High level of software craftsmanship and skillsEducation:
    • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
    • Master's degree preferred-------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology-------------------------------------------------Job Family:Applications Development------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review .View the "" poster. View the .View the .View the -----------------------------Effective November 1, 2021, Citi requires that all successful applicants for positions located in the United States or Puerto Rico be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of such vaccination prior to commencement of employment.

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