Overview
In this role, you will drive the automation and AI agenda for Private Assets Operations, prioritising opportunities and guiding deployment. You collaborate with IT and the Transformation Office to scale solutions, define benefits and measure impact. You will establish governance and controls, and mentor pod resources to ensure sustainable adoption. This is a high-impact position at Citco, shaping how automation enhances client delivery across regions.
Pay / Benefits
- range of benefits
- training and education support
- flexible working arrangements
- diversity and inclusion
- accommodations available on request
Responsibilities
- Lead the automation and AI program for Private Assets Operations, prioritising opportunities and defining deployment approach
- Identify and prioritise automation, digital workflow and AI opportunities across the Private Assets estate
- Determine the most suitable solution (workflow, automation tooling, or AI) and build the case for it
- Own deployment standards to ensure reusable, supportable solutions
- Partner with IT and the Transformation Office through build, deployment and ongoing support
- Define benefit metrics before build and report realised benefits
- Establish governance and controls around automated and AI-assisted processes with Risk and Control Office
- Coordinate with Tactical Operations on existing automation and scale worthwhile solutions
- Lead and mentor pod resources, including rotational colleagues
- Report progress, risks and benefits realisation to EVP and senior stakeholders
Key requirements
- 12–15 years’ experience in private assets or similar financial services environment
- Proven delivery of automation, digital workflow or AI initiatives with real adoption
- Strong technical knowledge of private assets processes and assessability of automation
- Understanding of workflow orchestration, exception-based processing and automation controls
- Commercial judgement on effort versus benefit and willingness to halt unworthy work
- Strong leadership and supervisory experience, including mentoring rotational staff
- Skilled in business planning, budgeting and stakeholder negotiation
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field; professional accounting designation a plus
- leadership
- curiosity
- transformational mindset
- automation
- digital workflow
- AI
SVP - Digital Workflow, Automation & AI in Guernsey employer: Citco Group
At Citco, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business that fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in a culture that values collaboration, diversity, and the development of long-lasting relationships, both with our clients and within our teams.
