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Senior Vice President, Head of Fixed Income Settlements, Markets Operations
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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Hybrid Working Model, Learning And Leadership Development Programmes, Competitive Financial Wellbeing And Benefits Package
Posted 21d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Securities Operations team in Japan, overseeing the end-to-end settlement and risk management for fixed income and equity products. Develop operational strategies to align local business priorities with global goals while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Requires over 10 years of experience in securities and derivatives operations within a global financial institution and mandatory JSDA Class 1 qualification. Fluency in both Japanese and English is essential, along with deep knowledge of the Japanese financial regulatory landscape.
Citi is looking for a senior operations leader to take ownership of securities settlements across fixed income, equity, and cross-border markets within its Japan operations, serving as Head of Fixed Income Settlements within Japan Markets Operations team. This role sits at the heart of a function that directly underpins Citi's global network, ensuring the seamless and compliant processing of a broad range of financial products for institutional clients worldwide. You will lead a specialist team, shape operational strategy, and serve as a key point of accountability for settlement quality and risk management across the Japan markets business.
Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and manage a team of Securities Operations professionals in Japan, setting clear performance standards and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement strategic objectives for Japan Securities Operations, ensuring alignment between local business priorities and global Markets Operations goals.
Oversee end-to-end settlement and post-settlement processes for fixed income and equities products, including pre-matching, settlement instructions, fail management, reconciliations, and reporting.
Monitor daily reconciliation processes and drive timely resolution of breaks, exceptions, and discrepancies, while optimizing workflows to improve Straight-Through Processing rates.
Manage the operational risk profile for Japan Securities Operations, maintaining robust controls and ensuring strict compliance with applicable regulations including those set by the Financial Services Agency, the Japan Securities Dealers Association, and the Bank of Japan.
Maintain strong working relationships fixed income and equities trading desks, sales teams, institutional clients, custodians, and external counterparties, acting as a trusted operational partner.
Identify and lead operational improvement initiatives, driving efficiency gains, cost reductions, and strengthened controls across the settlement function.
Coach and develop junior and mid-level team members, sharing expertise across settlement procedures and operational best practices.
Required qualifications & skills
10 or more years of progressive experience in securities operations, with a clear record of leadership within a global investment bank or major financial institution in Japan.
Fluency in Japanese, both written and verbal, is essential for this role.
Strong business-level English, both written and verbal, is required to communicate effectively with regional and global stakeholders.
JSDA Class 1 (Sales Representative Qualification) is a mandatory requirement.
Deep knowledge of, fixed income settlements, equities and investment trust funds across international and Japanese domestic markets.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex operational environments, lead process improvement, and deliver measurable efficiency and control outcomes.
Solid grounding in operational risk management frameworks and the Japanese financial regulatory landscape.
Beneficial skills & qualifications
Experience managing teams within banking or financial institutions, with exposure to both domestic and cross-border securities markets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for operational data analysis and senior-level reporting.
Hands-on experience with back-office settlement applications and systems used within global financial institutions.
Internal Control Manager qualification (Naibu Kanri Sekininsha)
What we offer
At Citi, senior operations leaders have the scope to make a real difference — overseeing critical market infrastructure, influencing strategic direction, and working within one of the most globally connected financial institutions in the world. This role offers genuine ownership, access to Citi's global network, and the opportunity to shape how securities operations are delivered across the Japan market.
A hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing flexibility alongside team connection.
Strategic ownership of a high-profile operations function, with direct influence over process design, team direction, and risk outcomes.
Exposure to global collaboration across regional and international stakeholders, expanding professional networks at scale.
Access to learning and leadership development programmes supporting long-term career growth within a global organisation.
A performance-driven environment where your decisions have direct impact on settlement quality, client satisfaction, and operational resilience.
A competitive financial wellbeing and benefits package commensurate with the seniority and scope of the role.
Apply now to lead a critical securities operations function at Citi and bring your expertise in settlement and risk management to a role with genuine global impact in the Japan market.
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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. We have over 200 years of experience helping our clients meet the world's toughest challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities. We are Citi, the global bank – an institution connecting millions of people across hundreds of countries and cities.
For information on Citi’s commitment to privacy, visit on.citi/privacy.
Offices: 388 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10013, US · Locations in over 100 countries, http://www.citigroup.com/citi/global/index.htm, 10022, US · 5900 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON L5R 0B8, CA · 165 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur 50450, MY · Calle 62C O, Panama City, Panama, PA
BankingCommercial BankingInvestment BankingWealth ManagementCredit CardsCapital MarketsEquity and Fixed Income ResearchConsumer LendingCash Managementand Transaction Services