Product Manager , Complex Assets - Director

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Fund Services team.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview:

We are looking for a Product Manager at Director level to join the team to continue the design, build and the evolution / roll out of the Derivatives products and services supporting Middle Office and Fund Accounting. 

This is a key role managing within the Middle Office team who broadly set the strategy and providing direction, leadership, and budgetary management, etc.  This role will support the development of product plans, strategies, and tactics while coordinating product lines through product life cycles in coordination with the broader Product Management team.

The overall objective of this role is to facilitate the evolution and roll out of the Complex Assets products focused on OTC derivatives operating model, platforms used, instruments supported, valuation model and vendor oversight, new instrument, and client onboarding.  Analytics and data mapping will be a critical component of this role to help the team deliver on the data roadmap, product development, launch, and marketing.

Managing a part of the book of work which is likely to be global you will develop product roadmaps, partner with tech and operations, report program updates and ensure the financial discipline of the business and book of work always aligns to the approved budgets.  

You will assist with appropriately assessing 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

What you’ll do:

• Think through strategic programs and vision and be able to effect change. Take decisions and be accountable.
• Socialise future state vision with all other Citi partners and clients.
• Develop a data strategy for the business and drive the execution of that vision with Product, Tech, Ops and Clients.
• Own the Fund Services portfolio of work including the budget and prioritization process with our technology vendors.
• Spearhead and lead Agile initiatives and dynamically create agile squads.
• Partner with our Securities Services Transformation team to ensure connectivity, driving and owning the budgets for change.
• Champion of communication across the business ensuring no duplication or overlap looking for synergies with every decision.
• Drive a Data culture across the business and own remediation programs of work to ensure execution.
• Work with Risk & Control team to implement data access controls.
• Work with Legal, Risk, & Compliance partners on program policies.

What we’ll need from you:

• Significant industry experience in Middle Office and Fund Accounting servicing Derivatives.
• Exceptional communication & presentation skills.
• Has superior strategic, analytic, and problem-solving skills, and is capable of clearly communicating a long-term vision across the company and clients.
• Natural collaborator.
• Must be disciplined and comfortable with ambiguity, possessing the maturity and capability to interact and influence across multiple levels and a global matrixed organisation.
• Ability to elevate the conversation to client’s needs and objectives and dig into the details and process flows.
• Flexible – demonstrated experience working effectively with multiple stake holders.
• Strong analytical skills, including numbers and situational analyses, and high attention to detail.
• Organization and project management skills, including effective cross-functional management skills.
• Team player.
• Able to prioritise work, and shift priorities as needed to meet aggressive deadlines and milestones.
• Experience in driving large agile initiatives.
• Promotes teamwork and builds strong relationships within and across global teams.
• Experience in financial services is desirable but not required.
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretional annual performance related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Program.  
• Pension Plan. 
• Paid Parental Leave. 
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends. 
• Access to an array of learning and development resources. 

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. 

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