Transaction Manager

Role summary

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The Transaction Manager is responsible for overseeing transaction-processing activities, ensuring payments and related services are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with Citi policies and regulatory requirements. Typical duties include managing daily workflows, investigating exceptions, coordinating with internal teams and clients, monitoring service quality, preparing reports, and supporting process improvements. Candidates are generally expected to have experience in banking operations, transaction services, payments, or a similar control-focused environment. Strong organisational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are important, along with attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines. Knowledge of banking regulations, operational risk, and relevant systems is advantageous. Professional fluency in English and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, fast-paced team are also expected.

About the employer

Citi, formally Citibank and part of Citigroup Inc., is a major global financial institution providing banking, payments, markets, securities services, and wealth management solutions. The bank serves corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individual customers across numerous countries. Citi has a significant presence in Ireland, particularly in Dublin, where it operates technology, operations, risk, fund services, and financial services teams supporting its international business. Its transaction-services activities help clients manage payments, cash, liquidity, trade flows, and other operational banking needs. The organisation is known for its international working environment, large-scale financial infrastructure, and focus on regulatory controls, risk management, technology, and process efficiency. Employees may work with colleagues and clients across multiple time zones, making communication, collaboration, and adaptability important parts of many roles.

Working in Ireland

Ireland offers strong opportunities in banking, financial services, technology, pharmaceuticals, professional services, and customer operations. Dublin is the main employment centre, while Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford also have growing business and technology sectors. Irish workplaces are generally collaborative and informal, with English widely used and good emphasis on work-life balance. The lifestyle includes lively towns, music, sport, historic sites, and easy access to coastal and rural areas, although accommodation and transport in Dublin can be expensive. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work without an employment permit. Most non-EEA nationals need an employment permit and an appropriate immigration permission; eligible skilled roles may qualify for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, subject to salary and occupation rules. Before relocating, candidates should confirm sponsorship, housing costs, tax, healthcare, and registration requirements.