SVP, Product Manager, Securities Lending

Citi•New York, NY

21d

About The Position

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 prioritize product enhancements to improve client experience, operational efficiency, and risk management. Champion innovation in lending models, route optimization, collateral transformation, and digital tooling to maintain a competitive edge. Develop KPIs and metrics to track product adoption, utilization, and impact on business performance. 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. 5-10 years of 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 organizational 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. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus. Experience in delivering digital solutions for securities lending or collateral optimization. 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. 6-10 years of relevant experience Experience managing across multi-function and/or global business Functional experience in marketing, credit, acquisitions, product development, or analytics Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements Ability to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate Ability to work in a team-oriented environment Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience Master's degree preferred

Requirements

5-10 years of 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 organizational 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.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field
6-10 years of relevant experience
Experience managing across multi-function and/or global business
Functional experience in marketing, credit, acquisitions, product development, or analytics
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Ability to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
Experience in delivering digital solutions for securities lending or collateral optimization.
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.
Master's degree preferred

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 prioritize product enhancements to improve client experience, operational efficiency, and risk management.
Champion innovation in lending models, route optimization, collateral transformation, and digital tooling to maintain a competitive edge.
Develop KPIs and metrics to track product adoption, utilization, and impact on business performance.
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.