Transaction Manager at Citigroup

Job description

Transaction Management will be responsible for supporting multiple aspects of the lending lifecycle including but not limited to loan closing and servicing coordination, facilitating complex client onboarding, data management, and quality control. The team will be accountable and responsible for operational oversight of the closing and servicing of all loan transactions of the business division being supported to ensure all internal and external requirements are met. Responsibilities: Contribute to the build and development team to support loan origination and lifecycle management which includes large complex syndicated and bilateral loans covering but not limited to corporate, commercial, real estate, structured lending and trade. Assist with the creation of processes, standards, procedures, controls, training, and implementation of transaction management. Aid in the design and implementation of technology including testing and rollout. Provide training and support to transaction management staff and business constituents. Partner with each of the originating and coverage business lines, credit risk, operations, legal, etc. Ensure that quality of data, controls and processes performed meet internal policies and regulatory requirements/expectations. Work with lines of business, transaction management, and loan operations to define and implement operational metrics and risk and control reviews to ensure all stakeholders have end to end transparency. Constantly improve processes, controls and efficiencies within the group and front to back across loan lifecycle Participate in projects to enhance performance and efficiency. Take part in loan remediation and loan system testing / migrations. Actively manage and maintain a deal closing pipeline of loan transactions. Coordinate and close loan transactions/lifecycle events, capture data, store documentation, troubleshoot issues/roadblocks, perform quality control 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. Support execution of business decisions within the function by translating direction into actionable steps and ensuring effective follow‑through. Address non‑routine situations and practical challenges by applying judgement to identify solutions or take decisions within scope. Support effective functioning of the business area by ensuring processes are implemented consistently and outputs meet expected standards. Will operate across varied and evolving situations, exercising discretion to respond to changing requirements and priorities, while ensuring reliability, timeliness, and quality in execution within defined scope. Applies domain expertise and advanced analytical capability to deliver outputs aligned with established standards and professional benchmarks. Will evaluate business requirements by analysing complex issues, forming well‑reasoned views, and recommending practical, implementable solutions. Apply structured thinking, analytical rigour, and creativity in approaching work, particularly in situations where standard methodologies may require refinement. Exercise sound professional judgement in interpreting requirements and determining appropriate courses of action, taking into account the broader business context and potential implications. Independently exercise judgement and decision-making in managing day-to-day responsibilities, including evaluating complex situations, resolving issues, and determining appropriate courses of action. Drive and influence delivery of work within area of responsibility, contributing to operational priorities and ensuring progress against timelines. Will be a