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Officer, Trustee Operations

Citigroup

Kowloon Hong KongMid
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Location
Kowloon Hong Kong
Work model
On-Site
Level
Mid
Posted
15h ago

About this role

Citi's Trustee Operations team is looking for a Trustee Operations Analyst to play a central role in fund compliance, net asset valuation, end-to-end control oversight, and client services delivery across a diverse portfolio of investment funds. In this position, you will act as a key point of contact between client services and Fund Managers, supporting new fund setups and ensuring funds operate within regulatory requirements and client expectations. This is a high-impact role for a funds professional who brings analytical rigour, a strong control mindset, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across the full fund lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between client services and Fund Managers, managing enquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring consistent and accurate communication across all parties. Coordinate the end-to-end setup of new funds, working with Fund Managers, custodians, administrators, and internal teams to establish operational frameworks and controls from inception. Oversee service provider performance through structured due diligence, ongoing monitoring, error investigation, and direct regulatory communication where required. Oversee the accurate and timely calculation of Net Asset Valuations (NAVs) and distribution factors, monitoring fund activity across the Trustee Operations team to maintain operational integrity. Perform daily post-trade investment compliance monitoring, including portfolio review, and deliver breach reporting to Regulators and Fund Managers in line with applicable policies. Review financial statements and regulatory reports, providing sign-off on complex transactions and ensuring data accuracy across the control environment. Design and implement end-to-end control and monitoring frameworks for new fund mandates, identifying and addressing risk across the full operational process chain. Identify opportunities to improve business-as-usual processes within Trustee Operations, contribute procedural enhancements, and support the development and training of team members. Required Qualifications & Skills Minimum 3 years of experience in fund operations, audit, or risk within the funds industry, with solid knowledge of investment funds, derivatives, and financial markets. Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification; a Chartered Accountant, CFA, or MBA designation is required. Hands-on experience in post-trade operations, including portfolio review and financial statement reporting within a regulated fund environment. Demonstrated ability to perform investment compliance monitoring, interpret regulatory requirements, and manage breach reporting to regulators and fund managers. Proven capability to identify operational risk within end-to-end control processes and implement effective monitoring frameworks. Clear and effective communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulators, custodians, and professional advisors. Analytical thinker who works independently, exercises sound judgement under pressure, and demonstrates sensitivity to business risk. Beneficial Skills & Qualifications Previous experience in Trustee Fiduciary, Fund Accounting, Transaction Control, or Compliance roles within a regulated financial environment. Familiarity with new fund setup processes, fund administration, change management, or project management in an operational context. Licensing with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under Type 13 for providing depositary services to Collective Investment Schemes (CISs), or eligibility to obtain this licence. Experience collaborating across multiple internal business units and managing dependencies within complex, multi-party fund service models.

What We Offer

At Citi, you will be part of the Trustee Operations team — a global operations network where your contributions directly shape fund governance, client outcomes, and

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