Cash & Clearing Team Lead

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication Citi's Payments Operations Team.
By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Team / Role Overview
The Cash & Clearing Team Lead is an intermediate level role responsible for ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time in coordination with the Transaction Services team. This role is within the wider Payment Operations Team which covers domestic and cross border flows end to end. The overall objective is to ensure a robust payment environment where we meet our clients SLA with regards to payment processing and query resolution.
What you'll do
Oversee daily operations for multiple teams to ensure performance and quality expectations are met
Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining workflow standards
Monitor and research errors to ensure adherence to audit and control policies
Resolve transaction services issues and use technical expertise/ judgment to conduct complex analysis
Anticipate and respond to requests for transaction deliverables from internal and external clients and vendors
Develop and recommend strategic decisions based off in-depth comprehension of how the Cash & Clearing operations team interacts with others business unites in accomplishing objectives
Assist with providing informal guidance or on-the-job-training to new team members as required.
Managing team admin (leave schedules, mandatory training, etc)
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
What we'll need from you
2-5 years of experience in a related role within cash and clearing operations management
Good understanding of cash products
Effective verbal and written skills
Effective communication and analytical skills
Effective relationship management skills
Expert level proficiency in Windows, MS Project, and MS Office Suite
Experience of work in a process driven environment
Ability to multi-task effectively in a high-volume environment
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
What we can offer
By joining Citi South Africa, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services
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Job Family:Cash Management
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Time Type:Full time
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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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