SVP - Product Manager, Finance Data Distribution

Citi•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Proactively identify and assess market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting financial data distribution. Govern how ledger changes are absorbed, versioned, and communicated to downstream consumers. Translate complex business requirements related to financial ledger data into a clear and actionable product roadmap. Manage risks, issues and dependencies between the transformation program and competing initiatives and programs across the Finance, Risk and Technology landscape Balance modernization velocity with financial control and operational Develop and manage the product lifecycle for data products originating from the financial ledger, including ledger balances and journals. Strategic Planning & Execution: Demonstrated ability to define product strategy, develop roadmaps, and drive execution in complex, fast-paced environments, with a focus on delivering AI-enabled data utility tools for financial reconciliation. Strong problem solving skills with an ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty. Leadership & Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to deliver compelling presentations and engage effectively with C-Suite leaders. Financial Books & Records Expertise: In-depth knowledge of financial books and records, consolidated ledger reporting, management reporting, RWA, and the intricacies of reconciliation processes between diverse financial systems. Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of financial control, GL reconciliation, intercompany reconciliation, and consolidated financial reporting within a global financial institution. Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience, within the financial services industry highly preferred. In depth knowledge of banking products / systems highly preferred Product Management Tools & Methodologies: Proficiency in project and product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and Agile / Lean methodologies. Strong Data Analytics Skills: Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis, identify patterns, quantify differences, and derive actionable insights from large financial datasets (e.g. Python, Alteryx, KNIME, etc.) Data Utility & AI Technologies: Expertise in designing and implementing advanced data analytics solutions, workflow automation, and integrating AI/ML models for financial data processing, comparison, and reconciliation Data Governance & Quality: Proven ability to implement and manage data lineage, robust data quality frameworks, and exception resolution processes for Controllers and Finance. Define and enforce product governance covering SLA/ SLO definitions for Financial data. Bachelors degree, potentially Masters degree Assessment, Change Management, Communication, Credible Challenge, Management Reporting, Problem Solving, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning. ------------------------------------------------------ For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: Feb 03, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------ Ensure data distribution capabilities meet stringent requirements for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness for regulatory and financial reporting. Ensure all data utility products adhere strictly to financial and regulatory reporting standards and internal compliance frameworks, particularly in demonstrating the integrity of financial books and records through reconciliation. Prepares proposals and executive communication artifacts to influence and drive consensus across Senior Executives as part of the Data distribution mandate Guide the implementation of robust data controls, including data lineage, tracing, data quality rules, and exception resolution, specific to financial ledger data. Ensure all data distribution products adhere strictly to financial and regulatory reporting standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, BASEL, SACCR, IFRS, GAAP) and internal compliance frameworks. Ensure product outputs meet requirements for: IFRS / US GAAP; BCBS 239; Basel III / IV; RWA (Credit, Market, OpRisk); Liquidity (LCR, NSFR); Stress Testing (CCAR, ICAAP, ILAAP) Oversee the integration of compliance and audit requirements directly into the product design and delivery process, focusing on transparent and auditable reconciliation outcomes.

Requirements

Strong problem solving skills with an ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to deliver compelling presentations and engage effectively with C-Suite leaders.
In-depth knowledge of financial books and records, consolidated ledger reporting, management reporting, RWA, and the intricacies of reconciliation processes between diverse financial systems.
Strong understanding of financial control, GL reconciliation, intercompany reconciliation, and consolidated financial reporting within a global financial institution.
10+ years of relevant experience, within the financial services industry highly preferred
In depth knowledge of banking products / systems highly preferred
Proficiency in project and product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and Agile / Lean methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis, identify patterns, quantify differences, and derive actionable insights from large financial datasets (e.g. Python, Alteryx, KNIME, etc.)
Expertise in designing and implementing advanced data analytics solutions, workflow automation, and integrating AI/ML models for financial data processing, comparison, and reconciliation
Proven ability to implement and manage data lineage, robust data quality frameworks, and exception resolution processes for Controllers and Finance.
Bachelors degree, potentially Masters degree
Assessment
Change Management
Communication
Credible Challenge
Management Reporting
Problem Solving
Program Management
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning

Responsibilities

Proactively identify and assess market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting financial data distribution.
Govern how ledger changes are absorbed, versioned, and communicated to downstream consumers.
Translate complex business requirements related to financial ledger data into a clear and actionable product roadmap.
Manage risks, issues and dependencies between the transformation program and competing initiatives and programs across the Finance, Risk and Technology landscape
Balance modernization velocity with financial control and operational
Develop and manage the product lifecycle for data products originating from the financial ledger, including ledger balances and journals.
Define product strategy, develop roadmaps, and drive execution in complex, fast-paced environments, with a focus on delivering AI-enabled data utility tools for financial reconciliation.
Define and enforce product governance covering SLA/ SLO definitions for Financial data.
Ensure data distribution capabilities meet stringent requirements for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness for regulatory and financial reporting.
Ensure all data utility products adhere strictly to financial and regulatory reporting standards and internal compliance frameworks, particularly in demonstrating the integrity of financial books and records through reconciliation.
Prepares proposals and executive communication artifacts to influence and drive consensus across Senior Executives as part of the Data distribution mandate
Guide the implementation of robust data controls, including data lineage, tracing, data quality rules, and exception resolution, specific to financial ledger data.
Ensure all data distribution products adhere strictly to financial and regulatory reporting standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, BASEL, SACCR, IFRS, GAAP) and internal compliance frameworks.
Ensure product outputs meet requirements for: IFRS / US GAAP; BCBS 239; Basel III / IV; RWA (Credit, Market, OpRisk); Liquidity (LCR, NSFR); Stress Testing (CCAR, ICAAP, ILAAP)
Oversee the integration of compliance and audit requirements directly into the product design and delivery process, focusing on transparent and auditable reconciliation outcomes.