SVP, Digital Product Manager

This role is a Product Management position accountable for delivering and maintaining a library of reusable data connectors to simplify connectivity for our clients. 

The role requires an individual with strong data expertise, with specialist Investment Management industry experience.  You have previously designed, implemented and scaled solutions working across Engineering, Operations and Product teams.  You have deep data modeling experience across Middle Office, Fund Accounting, and Custody domains inclusive of Reference & Static datasets and have a strong understanding of the financial technology ecosystem from front-office to back-office, inclusive of OMS, Risk & Analytics, Performance Measurement and reporting tools. 

You are a change agent, curious and passionate about data and technology, with critical focus on delivering business outcomes through data, and excel at working with clients on reusable solutions. 

Responsibilities:  

• Work across all product teams to capture and prioritize their needs and convert into value  

• Deliver a library of consistent, high quality, easy to use Investor Services data connectors, built on a common architecture platform and published on developer.citi.com 

• Establish strong rapport with clients to drive co-creation development and introduce new solutions. 

• Develop and maintain partnerships across the broader Services organization to drive a culture of continuous improvement. 

• Define, establish, implement and document reusable, consistent patterns that reduce time to market and enhanced value for clients and partners 

• Close collaboration with data governance and data stewards for consistent application and adoption of policies, controls, and programs to ensure data is accurate, complete, secure, and reliable. 

• Define and implement metrics-driven priorities for client feedback and prioritization. 

• Collaborate with Data Modelers across the firm (multiple data domains and functions) to drive appropriate alignment to standards. 

• Identify and expedite resolution of issues through root cause analysis and prioritization processes. 

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. ​ 

Qualifications: 

• 10+ years relevant experience, Investment Management industry preferred. 

• Demonstrated experience in the disciplines of Data modeling, data Governance with strong focus on Investment Management domains. 

• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines  

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Thought leadership experience – via Industry events, journals and targeted articles. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with experience in using Data tools (ETL, BI, Python, SQL). 

• Attention to detail is a must, with excellent verbal, written and relationship skills to be used to interact with a global group.  Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; able to drive consensus, and influence relationships at all levels 

• Collaborates effectively by building partnerships and working well with others to meet shared objectives 

• Optimizes work processes by balancing effective / efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement. Demonstrates ability to balance between seeing the “big picture” while paying close attention to detail 

Education: 

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.