Global Head of Client Onboarding – Citi Services

Citi•New York, NY

14d

About The Position

Citi Services is seeking a visionary Global Head of Client Onboarding to lead the transformation of the end-to-end onboarding experience across our global Services franchise, spanning Payments, Liquidity Management Services (LMS), Trade & Working Capital Solutions (TWCS), Issuer Services, and Investor Services. This role is responsible for architecting and executing a next-generation global onboarding platform that delivers a digital-first, AI-powered, and data-driven client experience, significantly reducing onboarding cycle times while improving transparency, scalability, and operational resilience. The role sits at the intersection of product management, platform engineering, data, operations, and client experience, and will lead the transformation of onboarding into a scalable platform capability that accelerates client activation, drives revenue growth, and differentiates Citi’s Services franchise globally. The successful candidate will combine product leadership, technology fluency, and operational excellence to build a scalable onboarding ecosystem leveraging modern digital platforms, APIs, advanced analytics, automation, and AI. This leader will manage global teams across regions and partner closely with Technology, Operations, KYC, Product, Sales, Coverage, and Risk leadership to deliver industry-leading onboarding capabilities. Why This Role Matters Citi Services powers the financial operations of the world’s largest institutions. The onboarding experience is a critical gateway to client relationships and revenue activation. This role represents a unique opportunity to reimagine and rebuild onboarding as a global digital platform, leveraging AI, automation, and advanced data capabilities to deliver faster client activation, superior experiences, and long-term competitive advantage. The successful candidate will help build the industry’s most advanced onboarding ecosystem for institutional clients, setting new standards for digital onboarding across the global financial services industry.

Requirements

Extensive leadership experience in financial services, fintech, or technology organizations.
Proven experience building or transforming digital platforms, product ecosystems, or client journeys at scale.
Deep understanding of client onboarding processes within transaction banking, payments, liquidity management, trade finance, or capital markets services.
Track record delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives involving AI, automation, and modern platform architectures.
Experience operating in complex global and matrixed organizations.
Product & Platform Leadership
Experience building scalable digital platforms and client experiences, with strong product management principles.
Technology Fluency
Understanding of modern digital architectures including: APIs microservices workflow orchestration cloud platforms data platforms AI/ML-enabled automation
Strategic & Commercial Acumen
Ability to connect platform innovation with client value, revenue growth, and market differentiation.
Client-Centric Innovation
Passion for improving client experiences through technology, analytics, and user-centered design.
Leadership & Influence
Exceptional ability to lead global teams and influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
Agile Delivery
Experience working in Agile, DevOps, and design-led environments, enabling rapid innovation and delivery.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Platform Transformation
Define and execute the global onboarding strategy for Citi Services, supporting client growth across Payments, LMS, TWCS, Issuer Services, and Investor Services.
Transform onboarding into a digital platform capability, delivering seamless, automated, and scalable onboarding journeys for institutional clients globally.
Build and lead a multi-year transformation roadmap focused on digitization, automation, AI-driven decisioning, and data-driven insights.
Partner with engineering and platform teams to modernize onboarding infrastructure leveraging: API-driven architecture Microservices-based workflows Cloud-enabled digital platforms Intelligent document processing AI-powered data extraction and validation Real-time onboarding transparency and client tracking
Establish onboarding as a strategic growth engine, accelerating time-to-revenue for clients adopting Citi Services solutions.
Serve as a thought leader internally and externally, shaping the future of digital onboarding in institutional banking.
Digital Innovation & AI-Driven Transformation
Drive adoption of AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation to streamline onboarding workflows and reduce manual processes.
Deploy advanced analytics and predictive insights to optimize onboarding journeys, improve cycle times, and proactively identify onboarding risks or bottlenecks.
Lead integration of digital identity verification, regulatory technology, and industry onboarding utilities.
Partner with fintech and technology firms to introduce innovative onboarding capabilities and digital collaboration models.
Champion a product-led approach, delivering onboarding solutions through continuous iteration using Agile, DevOps, and design thinking methodologies.
Client Experience & Product Mindset
Reimagine the onboarding journey as a client-centric digital experience, delivering simplicity, transparency, and speed.
Build capabilities such as: Self-service onboarding portals Intelligent onboarding assistants Real-time onboarding status dashboards Dynamic documentation management API-enabled client connectivity
Drive measurable improvements in: Client onboarding cycle time Client transparency and satisfaction Digital adoption and automation rates First-time-right documentation capture
Work closely with Sales, Coverage, and Product teams to ensure onboarding capabilities support client acquisition and product adoption strategies.
Translate client and market feedback into product enhancements and platform capabilities.
Data, Analytics & Platform Intelligence
Build a data-driven onboarding ecosystem, enabling real-time insights into onboarding progress, bottlenecks, and client experience metrics.
Develop onboarding analytics capabilities including: onboarding cycle-time analytics client experience metrics operational productivity insights predictive onboarding outcomes
Utilize data and AI to continuously optimize onboarding processes and client journeys.
Operational Excellence & Platform Scalability
Design scalable global onboarding operating models supported by automation, workflow orchestration, and standardized data models.
Establish operational performance frameworks using data-driven metrics, dashboards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Lead transformation initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, and service quality across onboarding operations.
Manage significant global resources and budgets while delivering measurable operational improvements.
Risk, Governance & Compliance
Ensure onboarding processes adhere to the highest standards of regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational integrity.
Partner with Compliance, Legal, Risk, and KYC teams to integrate regulatory requirements into digital onboarding workflows.
Strengthen control environments through automation and intelligent control monitoring.
Safeguard Citi’s reputation and client trust through strong governance and transparent issue management.
Leadership & Ecosystem Collaboration
Lead and inspire a global team of onboarding, product, and operations professionals.
Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate across Citi’s ecosystem including Product, Technology, Data, Operations, Coverage, and Risk partners.
Engage with external partners including fintech firms, technology vendors, and industry utilities to accelerate innovation.
Represent onboarding strategy in senior leadership forums and key client engagements.

Benefits

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.
Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com.
Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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