Senior Vice President – Research & Development
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Job Summary
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 $1.8 trillion in assets under administration we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients needs.
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About the Team & Business Line:
Research & Development (R&D) is a multidisciplinary team that focuses on conducting Proof of Concepts (PoCs) thorough market analysis and in-depth research to identify and develop cutting-edge solutions that meet evolving client and business needs. The team works with various stakeholders to promote innovation enabling the organization to remain competitive drive efficiency and build new products and services.
Responsibilities
Your Role:
The Senior Vice President (SVP) Research & Development serves as a pivotal leader responsible for defining the strategic vision ensuring operational excellence and overseeing value realization within Citcos R&D function. The SVP is accountable for the R&D program roadmap and collaborates closely with Business leadership Technology teams Process Owners and Transformation Office (TO) stakeholders to establish priorities oversee delivery and secure measurable outcomes.
Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Define and own the R&D strategy aligned to enterprise priorities
- Champion emerging technologies with strong focus on AI automation data and cloud
- Establish KPIs and value realization frameworks to measure impact ROI and scalability
Program Management
- Own the end-to-end R&D program from ideation and PoCs through pilot and production rollout where required
- Partner with Business IT Process Owners and other stakeholders to define prioritize and manage backlog
- Drive consistent delivery standards and execution discipline across all initiatives
Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide regular updates to senior leaders clearly communicating progress risks dependencies and outcomes.
- Lead discussions to assess feasibility prioritize initiatives and drive adoption
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear outcome-focused executive messaging
Technology & Innovation Enablement
- Oversee research market scanning and vendor evaluation to identify best-in-class platforms
- Ensure PoCs are designed for scalability security compliance and enterprise architecture standards
- Drive transition from experimentation to enterprise-scale production-ready solutions where required
People Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead and develop a high-performing R&D team
- Foster a culture of innovation accountability and continuous improvement
- Ensure agile ways of working with appropriate rigor in controls and documentation
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with Citcos quality risk and governance standards
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks and control gaps
- Manage program reporting and communications on R&D initiatives across the organization
Key Competencies:
- Leadership & Strategic Thinking
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Influence
- Innovation AI & Emerging Technology Acumen
- Program Governance
- Results Oriented & Value Realization
Qualifications
About You:
10 years of experience in technology transformation R&D or innovation-led roles with significant exposure to enterprise-scale programs
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Mathematics Computer Science Information Systems or a related field
Proven experience leading large cross-functional teams and complex initiatives
Possess strategic mindset and find motivation in creatively solving problems
Background in agile delivery program management and stakeholder Communication at senior levels
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and translate into solutions with measurable outcomes
Assets:
Experience with AI and Automation Solutions
Exposure to Cloud Platforms
Exposure to data platforms analytics and intelligent automation at enterprise scale.
Experience operating within financial services or regulated environments
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. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
Required Experience:
Senior Exec
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Banking
- Regulatory Reporting
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Financial Analysis
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
At Citco, we don't just provide bespoke solutions and better results. We’re a true partner dedicated to developing rich, long-term relationships through gold standard services.
