Director - Equity Operations - Transformation lead - Program Manager (Hybrid)

The Equity Operations transformation lead will be responsible for leading and executing strategic transformation initiatives supporting to the equity operations function. This global role requires a strong knowledge in equity markets with robust change management skills to drive operational excellence, efficiency and scalability to support business growth, ongoing regulatory adherence and risk reduction. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of equity operations, a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills and a proven track record of successful program execution and stakeholder management. In addition, this role will work closely with technology partners, cross functional groups outside of operations and business leads to ensure a comprehensive approach to planning, delivery and alignment of strategy and goals

Responsibilities:

• Supports planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs.
• Manages a functional area by applying a broad and comprehensive understanding in multiple functional areas as well as underlying business principles.
• Identifies stakeholders in key organizations and build and manage relationships with each stakeholder.
• Directs the creation of multiple programs of work and manage their alignment to business goals and budget adherence
• Leads the facilitation, coordination, and arbitration of cross-functional macro level topics within/across programs and with Senior Management.
• Leads the identification and drive resolution of issues, including those outside established programs of work.
• Works with stakeholders to ensure program scope definition meet business objectives and partner with Program Sponsor to ensure business case/cost benefit analysis is in line with business goals.
• Drives adherence to program processes, procedures, methods, and standards for program delivery and leverage across the program.
• Assists program team in negotiating for resources owned by other departments in order ensure the program is completed within stated time lines.
• Directs the communication of status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely basis.
• Directs the identification of risks which impact program delivery and ensure mitigation strategies are developed and executed when necessary.
• Manages a team of employees and coach and evaluate performance and makes recommendations for pay increases, promotion etc.
• 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 experience, including 8-10+ years' managerial experience
• Demonstrate a consistent track record having worked as a Program or Portfolio Manager, Department head, managing teams and large, strategic cross-functional projects
• Previous program/project management, consulting, technology and/or management
• CAPM, PMP, PgMP and/or MBA are a plus

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree and managerial experience

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In addition to salary, Citis offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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