Product Manager - VP

Citi • New York, NY

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About The Position

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 Execution Services team.
By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization 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 seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager to join our Agency Securities Lending (ASL) team within the Investment Banking division. This role is critical in shaping the strategic direction and delivery of innovative lending solutions for institutional clients. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of agency lending, collateral management, and the broader securities financing ecosystem, along with strong analytical, business analysis, and project management skills.
What you’ll do:
Product Strategy & Roadmap:
Support definition of and management of the product roadmap for Agency Securities Lending services, aligning with market trends, client needs, and regulatory developments.
Lead initiatives focused on Target Operating Model (TOM) design and transformation, including front-to-back process redesign and platform consolidation efforts.
Drive large-scale platform transformation projects, including technology upgrades, third-party integrations, and migration to scalable architecture.
Identify and prioritise product enhancements to improve client experience, operational efficiency, and risk management.
Champion innovation in lending models, route optimisation, collateral transformation, and digital tooling to maintain a competitive edge.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
Act as the product owner within Agile delivery teams, working closely with technology, operations, trading desks, risk, compliance, and legal.
Translate complex business needs into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, acting as a Business Analyst across multiple workstreams.
Lead end-to-end project delivery, including scoping, planning, execution, testing, and post-implementation support.
Manage project governance and reporting for product initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets.
Facilitate workshops, working groups, and governance forums with global stakeholders to drive consensus and ensure successful execution of product initiatives.
Coordinate with Change Management and Operational Excellence teams to ensure readiness and adoption across impacted user groups.
Client Engagement & Market Intelligence:
Engage with institutional clients, custodians, and agent lenders to gather feedback and ensure the product remains market leading.
Monitor market and competitor developments across agency and principal lending, synthetic financing, and ESG-related impacts on lending.
Risk, Control & Regulatory Oversight:
Partner with internal risk and compliance teams to ensure the product meets regulatory standards and internal control frameworks.
Stay abreast of regulatory changes impacting securities lending (e.g., SFTR, CSDR, CRD6, Basel III/IV) and implement corresponding product adjustments.
Performance & Analytics:
Leverage data and performance analytics to drive product decisions and identify opportunities for revenue optimization and risk reduction.
Develop KPIs and metrics to track product adoption, utilisation, and impact on business performance.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Securities Lending, Prime Services, or Collateral Management, with a strong understanding of Agency Lending dynamics.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager, Business Analyst, or Project Manager in capital markets, fintech, or global banking environments.
• Familiarity with the securities finance value chain, including trade lifecycle, recall management, settlement, and beneficial owner reporting.
• Experience leading Target Operating Model change and platform transformation programs across complex organisational structures.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC 15c3-3, SFTR, Basel III/IV, UMR).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills; ability to influence senior leaders and lead cross-functional global teams.
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments; skilled in writing epics, features, and user stories.
• Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in delivering digital solutions for securities lending or collateral optimisation.
• Knowledge of tri-party agents, custody platforms, and global settlement infrastructures.
• Familiarity with ESG constraints in lending programs and their impact on beneficial owner mandates.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support definition of and management of the product roadmap for Agency Securities Lending services, aligning with market trends, client needs, and regulatory developments.
• Lead initiatives focused on Target Operating Model (TOM) design and transformation, including front-to-back process redesign and platform consolidation efforts.
• Drive large-scale platform transformation projects, including technology upgrades, third-party integrations, and migration to scalable architecture.
• Identify and prioritise product enhancements to improve client experience, operational efficiency, and risk management.
• Champion innovation in lending models, route optimisation, collateral transformation, and digital tooling to maintain a competitive edge.
• Act as the product owner within Agile delivery teams, working closely with technology, operations, trading desks, risk, compliance, and legal.
• Translate complex business needs into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, acting as a Business Analyst across multiple workstreams.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, including scoping, planning, execution, testing, and post-implementation support.
• Manage project governance and reporting for product initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Facilitate workshops, working groups, and governance forums with global stakeholders to drive consensus and ensure successful execution of product initiatives.
• Coordinate with Change Management and Operational Excellence teams to ensure readiness and adoption across impacted user groups.
• Engage with institutional clients, custodians, and agent lenders to gather feedback and ensure the product remains market leading.
• Monitor market and competitor developments across agency and principal lending, synthetic financing, and ESG-related impacts on lending.
• Partner with internal risk and compliance teams to ensure the product meets regulatory standards and internal control frameworks.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes impacting securities lending (e.g., SFTR, CSDR, CRD6, Basel III/IV) and implement corresponding product adjustments.
• Leverage data and performance analytics to drive product decisions and identify opportunities for revenue optimization and risk reduction.
• Develop KPIs and metrics to track product adoption, utilisation, and impact on business performance.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level