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CitibankCiti Japan is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead FX Operations across Japan Markets Operations, taking full ownership of trade settlement, risk control, regulatory compliance, and team leadership within one of the world's most active FX markets. This is a senior operations leadership role - not a trading or front office position - sitting within Citi's global Operations – Transaction Services function and working in close partnership with trading desks, treasury, risk, and technology teams. You will set the operational direction for FX processing in Japan, drive improvements that directly impact settlement quality and efficiency, and ensure the function operates to the highest standards of control and compliance. In addition to leading FX Operations, the role carries senior-level oversight of Large Payments Control, ensuring timely and robust management of significant outgoing payments and contributing to the development of risk reduction strategies for payments and funds movement across teams and regions. This includes a key role in supporting the Payments Governance and Control Framework, participating in global Operating Committee decisions, and acting as part of the Markets Ops LAPC (Large & Amended Payments Control) BAU support team, which handles payments data analysis, identifies and documents payment flows for new or modified products, and ensures robust daily payment disposition processes.
- 10 or more years of experience in FX operations, securities settlement, payments/funds movement risk management, or as a Risk-focused Business Analyst/Program Manager within financial services, at a senior level. - Subject matter expertise in at least one core area of FX or securities operations — such as settlement, risk control, or regulatory compliance — with the ability to lead across multiple disciplines. - Strong knowledge of Markets Operations businesses/functions; familiarity with payments/movement of funds workflows and controls is highly beneficial. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams concurrently in a time-critical, high-risk environment, working independently with strong attention to detail, without compromising accuracy or control. - Analytical capability applied to operational problem-solving, with experience using data to identify gaps, validate solutions, and clearly document findings and solution proposals. - Effective project management and negotiation skills, including the proven ability to lead conference calls, prepare meeting agendas and materials, and produce minutes, with a record of leading cross-functional initiatives and engaging senior internal and external stakeholders. - Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, and a proactive approach. - Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and process mapping tools. - Native-level Japanese language proficiency, with the ability to operate fully in Japanese across all internal and external interactions. - Advanced English communication skills — sufficient to actively participate in global calls, present complex operational topics, and hold your position in challenging discussions with international stakeholders. - Valid Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) qualification. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline. - A curious and inquisitive mindset, with a willingness to ask questions, challenge existing processes, and seek out answers.
- A Master's degree in finance, business, or a related field. - Senior or advanced-level experience within FX or derivatives operations at a global financial institution. - Knowledge of Japan-specific regulatory requirements, including direct experience engaging with the Financial Services Agency or local compliance teams. - Experience leading system migration, automation, or technology integration projects within an FX processing environment.
- A hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, designed to support both collaboration and flexibility. - Senior leadership ownership of a business-critical function, with the authority and scope to shape operational strategy and drive meaningful change. - Direct access to Citi's global network, connecting you with peers and senior leaders across markets, regions, and business lines worldwide. - Learning and development support tailored to senior professionals, including cross-functional exposure and visibility with senior leadership across the organization. - A performance-driven environment where operational excellence, sound risk management, and team leadership are recognized and rewarded. - Competitive financial wellbeing and benefits package aligned to Citi's global framework for senior-level professionals.
