At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead client transformation projects and optimise technology solutions in the real assets sector.
- Company: Join Citco, a market leader in asset servicing since 1948.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, training support, and a focus on well-being.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture with opportunities for mentorship and growth.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of industry innovation and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in real assets, strong client-facing experience, and Yardi expertise.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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.
About the Team & Business Line:
The Transformation Office strives to create a consistent ability to standardize and optimize our organization at all times. By bringing together subject matter expertise across process, platform and line of business, we provide clear direction and governance to change, positioning CFS to continually evolve & scale to the changing market dynamics, to our business demands and to our client needs.
As a core member of our Transformation Office, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver the most effective and efficient solutions for our clients and our business.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with clients and business to assess client fund servicing needs, design target operating models and identify technology solutions best suited to meet client needs.
- Work directly with Business Development to play an active role in client pitches by effectively demonstrating and communicating Transformations Office’s expertise, best practices and technological solutions.
- Design & implement strategic client transformation engagements by actively collaborating with the client & the wider Citco business.
- Perform due diligence analysis for Real Asset technology, and Yardi in particular, optimization projects.
- Input into strategic discussions around the use of Yardi and other technologies.
- Identify changes to drive efficiencies and standardization through Yardi best practice.
- Provide subject matter expertise and deep product knowledge of Real Assets.
- Work closely with Business Analysts and broader project and business teams to guide, teach, and impart specialized knowledge.
- Assist with business requirements’ sign-off, testing, and development sign-off for initiatives in your specialized area.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify and prioritize key areas for transformation, ensuring a strategic and cohesive approach translating business strategies and goals into executable projects.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to communicate the benefits and implications of transformation initiatives.
- Highlight areas of risk, contribute to meetings and overall project reporting via the project manager.
- Maintain a proactive approach to staying up-to-date on industry changes and technology advancements.
- Lead and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Transformation Office.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of real assets industry experience.
- Professional Certificate, Bachelor, Master level degree.
- Client facing experience in financial service industry essential.
- Strong knowledge of real assets (real estate, infrastructure, natural capital and real estate debt) and private equity fund structures, fund types, and asset operations essential.
- Familiarity with investment accounting rules and standards and regulatory reporting beneficial.
- Business development and client relationship management experience beneficial.
- Experienced in leading business transformation initiatives beneficial.
- Yardi Voyager 7S Investment Management module experience essential.
- Strong understanding of technology trends and their application in industry.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to be creative and innovative.
- Ability to influence and persuade.
Our Benefits
Your well-being 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. We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
Real Assets Client Solutions (Yardi) – SVP in London employer: The Citco Group
At Citco, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Junior Financial Analyst, you will benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, all while contributing to impactful financial strategies in a diverse and inclusive environment. Join us in our vibrant location where your contributions will be valued, and your career can flourish.
