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Executive Vice President, Data Transformation Client Lead

Citco GSGS
City of London
1 week ago
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About Citco

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About the Team & Business Line

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

As a core member of our Data Transformation team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

About You
  • 15+ years’ experience working with data and within the financial services industry
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline such as accounting, computer science, data science, information technology, engineering, or related field
  • Experience with scripting languages and finance tools
  • Knowledge of data integration, ETL processes, and data modeling
  • Familiarity with Atlassian products and AWS preferred
  • Strong analytical skills for data preparation, cleaning, normalization, and deduplication
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies beneficial
  • Client-facing and business development experience in the finance industry required
  • Knowledge of financial products and hedge, private equity, real assets fund administration beneficial
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to enhance the Citco client experience via new processes and / or technologies
  • Ability to influence and persuade
Our Benefits

Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary relationship partner and key point of contact for specific high-profile clients on their strategic data initiatives
  • Bridge communication between clients and technical teams by gathering, documenting, and articulating detailed business requirements to ensure accurate solution delivery
  • Drive Data Transformation client projects and support a high-quality client experience from requirements gathering to delivery
  • Build a best-in-class team supporting premier client relationships and their data initiatives, working closely with Citco clients and business stakeholders to assess client needs and identify the solution best suited to meet those needs
  • Provide client facing materials to share subject matter expertise and deep knowledge across data technologies (e.g. data integration, data modelling, data products / services)
  • Support RFP questions where they arise to help foster future partnership with Citco prospects
  • Provide subject matter expertise and deep knowledge in accounting and finance to support related data solutions
  • Demonstrate a client-driven approach at all times, fostering long-term relationships with clients
  • Maintain a proactive approach to staying up-to-date on industry changes and technology advancements, providing insights into industry trends internally and to clients
  • Collaborate with Data Transformation leadership to identify and prioritize key areas for improvement based on the client conversations and projects that arise


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