George Goran Popovski

About George Goran Popovski

I am a performance-driven executive with extensive experience leading large-scale operations, technology, and finance functions within one of the world’s most complex financial institutions. Over the course of my career at Citi, I have guided global teams through transformation, regulatory change, and innovation—driving measurable results across payments, data governance, financial control, and risk management.Currently serving as Director and NAM Clearing Head within Global Payment Operations, I oversee teams across North America and India that process over $2 trillion in daily transactions. My focus is on operational excellence, resiliency, and innovation—modernizing payment infrastructures, implementing ISO and SWIFT standards, leading critical sanctions response efforts, and driving initiatives that enhance regulatory compliance and 24/7 payment capabilities.Previously, as Director within the Data Governance Office, I led enterprise-wide programs that improved data quality, reduced risk, and strengthened compliance across hundreds of global applications. I also managed large-scale technology transformations, optimized reporting frameworks, and partnered with senior leaders in Treasury, Liquidity, and Compliance to improve data integrity and regulatory outcomes.Earlier leadership roles in Product Control, FX/MM Operations, and Treasury allowed me to refine my approach to efficiency, automation, and performance management—reducing costs, minimizing risk exposure, and achieving substantial process improvements across multi-billion-dollar transaction flows.I take pride in fostering high-performing, collaborative teams that thrive in dynamic environments. My leadership philosophy combines data-driven decision-making with a people-first mindset—ensuring that transformation is both sustainable and impactful.

Experience

1. Director - Nam Global Payments Operations Head

   Citi

   Jan 2021 — Present

Skills

• Portfolio Management
• Credit Derivatives
• Financial Services
• Operational Risk Management
• Credit
• Bloomberg
• Securities
• Treasury Management
• Operational Risk
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Relationship Management
• Credit Risk
• Fx Options
• Foreign Exchange
• Fixed Income
• Financial Markets
• Trading
• Investment Banking
• Structured Products
• Financial Risk
• Derivatives
• Middle Office
• Hedge Funds
• Equities
• Capital Markets
• Trading Systems
• Anti Money Laundering
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