Assistant Vice President, Debt Capital Markets Middle Office

Job description

Citi is looking for an experienced capital markets operations professional to join its Debt Capital Markets Middle Office team, providing direct trade support to the Syndicate Desk across the full deal lifecycle. In this role, you will sit embedded with syndicate traders, acting as the operational subject matter expert for the debt capital markets business and driving improvements in trade processing, risk management, and platform efficiency. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of front office delivery and operational excellence, with visibility across global capital markets transactions. Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end trade capture and processing support for the debt capital markets syndicate business, acting as the primary operational point of contact for syndicate traders on the desk. Manage front-to-back trade reconciliations, identify and resolve operational risk, and coordinate trade confirmation and settlement queries with counterparties across the broader issuance syndicate. Support the onboarding and setup of new issuer clients, and oversee deal close-out processes including revenue distributions following successful transaction execution. Contribute to strategic platform re-engineering initiatives that reduce manual processing, improve straight-through processing rates, and align technology delivery with business objectives. Identify opportunities to improve processing automation through the use of AI, workflow tools, and other re-engineering techniques. Partner with the Equity Capital Markets Middle Office team to standardize trade processing practices and manage process risk consistently across the firm. Monitor and assess operational risk across the syndicate business, escalating control issues transparently and ensuring all activities comply with applicable regulations and firm policy. Required Qualifications & Skills 6 or more years of experience in a Middle Office or trade support role within capital markets. Solid background in fixed income or debt / credit trading operations, with hands-on knowledge of trade lifecycle management from capture through settlement. Working knowledge of local clearing systems including CMU and CDP, as well as international settlement platforms such as Euroclear and DTC. Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve operational risk in a fast-moving trading environment. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both front office and operational stakeholders. Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Beneficial Skills & Qualifications Experience supporting equities or equity capital markets operations in addition to fixed income. Familiarity with straight-through processing improvement initiatives and the use of workflow or AI-based tools in an operations context. Exposure to syndicate deal management, including new issuer onboarding and deal close-out processes. What We Offer At Citi, you will work at the centre of global capital markets activity, contributing directly to high-profile transactions and collaborating with colleagues across trading, technology, and operations. We offer a professional environment where performance, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued, alongside benefits designed to support your long-term career and wellbeing. A hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week. Direct exposure to front office syndicate teams, giving you visibility and influence across the full deal lifecycle. Opportunities to shape platform and process improvements, including the use of emerging technology to modernise capital markets operations. Cross-functional collaboration with colleagues across Equity Capital Markets and broader Operations teams at a global scale. Access to learning and development resources to support your continued professional growth within capital markets. Competitive financial and wellbeing benefits, including support for work-life balance and family. Apply today to bring your capital markets expertise to one of the world's leading financial institutions and make a tangible impact on how Citi delivers for its clients across the debt capital markets. ------------------------------------------------------ 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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