A manager in Cash Equity Middle Office is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team in an effort to process orders and transactions originating from trading desks in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of securities transactions. **Responsibilities:** + Manage Cash Equity Middle Office consist of 7 people + Manage daily performance related to securities post-trade activities in middle office such as trade confirmation and booking reconciliation + Provide quality services to Japan domestic clients as sales support + Perform trade reconciliation and help submit regulatory reports as trade support in Japan Equity + Be responsible for middle office function in ECM deals + Understand Japan regulations and exchange rules and ensure adherence to them + Navigate the team to build strong relationship with Front Office and other stakeholders + Appropriately manage business initiatives and clients’ requests against operational risks and address potential issues and concerns to senior management + Provide detailed analysis of escalated issues when necessary and recommend actions for resolution + Develop and implement business plans, policies, and procedures that offer solutions and cost saving opportunities + Propose solutions to implement process improvements, client service enhancements, or overall technology enhancements + Foster positive working environment and act as an advisor to new/junior staff **Licenses/Registrations** + JSDA Class 1 (Sales Representative Qualification) is a mandatory requirement. + JSDA Internal Control Officer Qualification is a mandatory requirement. **Language Skills** + Fluent in Japanese (both written and verbal) is essential, including business-level keigo. + Strong business-level English (both written and verbal) is required for effective communication with regional and global stakeholders **Qualifications:** + 6-10 years of relevant experience + People management experience + Equity Middle Office experience using DTCC CTM/Smart bridge/ Triana + Experience using JASDEC pre-matching platform + Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills **Education:** + Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience + Master’s degree preferred This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------ **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._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi’s_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.