Senior Manager, Securities Services Operations (VP) – Okinawa

The Senior Manager – Securities Services Operations (VP) is responsible for operational management, functional execution, and local site governance for Citi's Securities Services Operations in Okinawa, Japan. As a strategic operational hub, the Okinawa site supports core functional domains across the securities lifecycle: Account Opening, Billing, Transaction Management, Client Service, and Asset Services. This role provides on-site management and local governance across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring robust risk controls, regulatory compliance, seamless trade settlement, high-quality client service, and ongoing process optimization. Additionally, this position champions digital enablement and AI-driven productivity to optimize operational workflows in coordination with Tokyo leadership, regional partners, and trading desks. Key Responsibilities Local Site Governance & Leadership: Provide operational leadership and local site governance for the Okinawa office; serve as on-site escalation lead for daily operations, supervisory controls, and Business Continuity (COB). Multi-Functional Operations Management: Direct and supervise end-to-end processing across key functional pillars: Account Opening: Manage onboarding, static data setup, account maintenance, and documentation review. Billing: Oversee fee calculation, invoicing, reconciliation, and payment collections. Transaction Management: Supervise trade matching, securities/derivatives settlement, and fail resolution. Client Service: Drive query resolution, client satisfaction, and operational support for institutional clients. Asset Services: Oversee mandatory/voluntary corporate actions, income processing, proxy voting, and tax withholding. Risk, Controls & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Japanese regulatory standards (FSA/JSDA), internal policies, and Manager's Control Assessment (MCA); proactively identify, escalate, and resolve operational risks and control issues with transparency. Client & Stakeholder Management: Partner with trading desks, branch offices, regional/global product leads, and external institutional clients to evaluate service quality and resolve complex operational inquiries. Process Improvement & AI Enablement: Drive straight-through processing (STP), digital transformation, and workflow automation; identify opportunities to integrate enterprise AI tools to enhance operational efficiency, streamline reporting, and reduce manual touchpoints. Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team in Okinawa; foster a culture of continuous learning, digital upskilling, and adherence to ethical standards. Qualifications & Competencies Experience: 6–10+ years of relevant experience in Custody Operations, Securities Services, or Financial Markets Operations, including direct people management experience. Functional Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of multi-functional operations: Account Opening, Billing, Transaction Settlement, Client Services, and Asset Services / Corporate Actions. AI & Digital Proficiency: Proficiency in leveraging enterprise AI tools and digital productivity assistants to streamline workflows, research complex issues, and support data-driven decision-making. Experience integrating AI solutions and automation into day-to-day business processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and operational innovation. Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and compliance with data security and responsible AI standards. Licensing / Registration: Required or preferred licensing/registration (e.g., JSDA Class 1 / Internal Control Manager) as required by entity role. Communication & Languages: Strong bilingual written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English to support local site governance and regional/global stakeholder coordination. Leadership Skills: Proven track record in operational governance, risk management, issue escalation, change management, and team coaching. Education Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor's Degree / University degree or equivalent experience. Advanced Degree: Master's degree preferred. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Securities and Derivatives Processing ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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