Officer, Funds Portfolio Compliance Manager - Hybrid

Posted:
12/19/2024, 5:39:03 PM

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks.  We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning.  You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi’s Securities Services (SS) supports our clients’ business by drawing on the strength of our unmatched global footprint, which provides them with access to local expertise and scalable solutions to support their ambitions

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Funds Portfolio Compliance Manager - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Fund Accounting Intmd Analyst - C11) based in SingaporeBeing 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.

  • Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

In this role, you’re expected to:

You will be responsible in the monitoring of the investment and transactional activities of fund managers to ensure compliance with regulatory and client-mandated investment guidelines.  You will also ensure that all client reporting are done accurately and on a timely basis. As our fund managers invest in a broad range of instruments, you should have some knowledge in various financial securities products.

Responsibilities

  • Review and maintenance of accurate compliance rules across all fund types, in accordance with Investment guidelines or compliance parameters provided by client / fund manager.
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide guidance to resolve problems, escalations, and complex/escalated transactions
  • Ensure accurate and correct interpretation of guidelines and the creation of relevant rules in the compliance monitoring system.
  • Ensure that alerts and / or breaches are monitored daily and follow-up action taken and documented. 
  • Updating of Operating Procedures Manual and Operating Memorandums with clients.
  • By adhering to guidelines and checklists, ensure that standard procedures and controls, as set out in the Operating Procedures Manual, are being adhered to. 
  • Responsible for ensuring that all the daily / non-daily reporting to clients are met as per requirements.  
  • Attend to client queries.
  • Assist Funds Compliance Monitoring Manager in the smooth running of the compliance monitoring function of the department, including adherence to corporate and regulatory policies and requirements.
  • Assist in process improvement initiatives. 
  • Assist in training and development of new or inexperienced staff.
  • Assist in user acceptance testing. 
  • Working with internal/external parties (for example clients, fund managers, vendors, fund accountants, auditors 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 a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

  • Degree in Banking / Finance or Accountancy
  • 4 - 6 years experience in the financial industry (fund management / insurance business will be preferred) with relevant experience in post-trade compliance platforms, creating and maintaining rules for purposes of portfolio compliance. Knowledge of the various component feeds to the system (fund accounting data base, third party vendor feeds) will be an added advantage.
  • Strong working knowledge of investment guidelines, securities ratings and industry classification, benchmark indexes, etc. 
  • Demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to write macros and rule logic, knowledge of SQL and data mapping will be a plus.
  • Computer literate with good working knowledge of Excel & macros. Preferably with working knowledge of SQL and data mapping.
  • Able to interpret legal clauses and paraphrase into simple and clear requirements.
  • Service-oriented and client focused. A team player with strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Willing to work on Shifting Schedule with Paid Allowance for AM and PM shift work
  • Willing to work on Singapore Public Holidays with In-lieu Offs

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Fund Accounting

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Time Type:

Full time

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