Fund Services.Executive Vice President

Executive Vice President, Institutional Services Singapore About Citco Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $3 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs. For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com 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. Over the past 20 years, Citco has invested heavily in growing its Hedge Fund line of business across global markets, with APAC representing a key strategic growth region. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience. Our global Centers of Excellence are home to some of the most accomplished professionals in the sector, providing best-in-class client support and unparalleled opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Your Role: As an Executive Vice President for Institutional Services, you play a critical role in scaling the operations, enhancing operational controls, improving the driving process, and maintaining exceptional service quality for strategic clients. You will be responsible for leading the business; driving performance, client outcomes, and strategic growth—while ensuring that this business is effectively enabled by a scalable, standardized, and high-performing global delivery model. You will drive the execution of strategic initiatives through the engagement of key stakeholders across the business, running the business operations with full accountability for the P&L. This requires strong collaboration with Sales, Operations, IT, the Transformation Office, and administrative functions. Strategic Leadership & Business Management • You will oversee and manage a significant strategic client from a senior relationship management and operations perspective. • You will oversee a major onboarding initiative, collaborating with senior client contacts and senior leadership within Citco • You will oversee a multidisciplinary operations team, helping to build an efficient and cohesive operating model, leveraging the extent of Citco’s technology capabilities. Global Operations & COE Leadership • Lead operations, driving productivity, consistency, and quality across, multi-location teams • Identify and leverage AI opportunities that will influence strategies and Citco's competitive position in the market • Own and monitor service delivery performance (SLA, KPIs, MIS reporting) across operations • Ensure optimal resource allocation and workforce planning • Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and strong control frameworks Client Coverage & Relationship Management • You will oversee Client Relationship Management and ensure to identify the resolution of complex client issues. • Develop and monitor KPIs to ensure client SLAs are adhered to and ensure the client experience is optimized • You will visit clients regularly to evaluate service quality and identify client priorities. • You will work in partnership with the Executive Management team, and contribute meaningfully to executive level steering committee updates Leadership & People Management • You will oversee key functional teams, located both onshore and offshore, to ensure awareness of key client requirements and overall operational effectiveness. • You will manage a team of Senior Vice Presidents and other functional groups involved with providing administration to a multi asset portfolio • You will oversee staffing requirements, monitor operational capacity and efficiency and forecast upcoming work requirements. Operations & Risk Management • Ensure service levels are maintained for all funds within your remit • Use appropriate monitoring systems to gauge the level of operational and reputational risk • Ensure all internal risk management procedures are implemented and adhered to • Manage change and develop risk mitigation plans • Review administration agreements and service level agreements to ensure terms are reasonable and compliant • Ensure all activities are conducted in adherence with relevant policies, procedures, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements Reporting & Governance • Provide timely, accurate, and relevant reports to the Global Heads and CFS Management Team • Participating as a member of management in initiatives to evolve business and maintain Citco's pre-eminent market position • Manage additional departments as necessary for the successful running of client relationship About You: • You have a Bachelor or master level degree in accounting, finance, economics or professional accounting designation • You have a minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in Financial Services, preferably with exposure to Product Control, Operations or Fund Accounting environments • You have 8-10 years’ experience managing staff. • You have in depth experience in Fund exposure to private equity and hedge fund investments • You have an in-depth understanding of Fund Administration, ideally with exposure to Private Equity and / or Real Assets • You have an excellent grasp of Citco’s various technology platforms or the ability to learn quickly. • You have experience in leading significant client onboardings • You have experience working with and overseeing both onshore and offshore operational teams Core Skills & Behaviors You’ll Bring: Building Future Readiness – Demonstrates resilience by adapting well to change and is committed to improving knowledge and skills for the future. Delivering Client Excellence – Partners with internal and external clients to understand needs, develop solutions and deliver an excellent client experience. Problem Solving & Decision Making – Resolves issues…