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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 Trade & Working Capital Solutions team.
By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation 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:
The Cross-Pillar Product Director for Trade will drive the strategic growth & change agenda for Trade & Working Capital Solutions (TWCS) for UK and Europe clusters. Requires a good understanding of trade and working capital products. Requires a good understanding of the industry, regulation and direct competitors' products and services. Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary. Accountable for end results, budgeting, planning, policy formulation, and contribution to future strategy of the cluster.
What you’ll do:
- The Cross Pillar Product Director leads the overall performance of TWCS for UK and Europe and monitors performance drivers for the products and portfolios.
- Gathers market intelligence and develops sophisticated market sizing studies to identify the attractiveness of particular markets segments and product offerings.
- Defines and analyses sector trends, opportunities, and issues.
- Partners closely with individual product pillar leads to implement growth & change programmes for the cluster.
- Partners closely with sales teams to identify client opportunities and with the client management organization to meet with prospective clients and to size new opportunities.
- Leads the regulatory change and reporting agenda for the clusters for Trade.
- Shapes and implements performance improvement strategies, with a specific focus on cross-sell and integration, including the development of competitive analyses, market analyses, product development road maps, market plans, pricing strategies and product line extensions.
- Build consensus and awareness of value proposition throughout the organization and key partners.
- Ensures products are well represented in the distribution channel and to drive various initiatives for growth in specific verticals.
- Creates business cases that will drive investment decisions.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including technology, operations, legal, implementations, and sales to deliver solutions for Citi clients.
- Produces sector-specific marketing material that will arm sales force with the tools necessary to grow Citi’s business.
- Analyses vertical/product specific P&L's to ensure goals are being met.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
What we’ll need from you:
- Significant experience, including several years of managerial experience.
- Demonstrated experience in Product Management and/or Product Development discipline.
- Experience in and understanding of Trade & Working Capital Solutions.
- Proven track record of success in positions requiring financial acumen.
- Experience with and confidence in delivering presentations to clients and senior managers.
- Prior ownership and management of a P&L.
- Advanced judgment and in-depth quantitative or qualitative analysis to solve problems and develop new, innovative solutions.
- Required to think beyond existing solutions, assumptions, or current knowledge of sophisticated areas.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize, prioritise, and drive results with a sense of urgency, outstanding strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills, and an ability to innovate and problem solve.
- Proven analytical, presentation and communication skills with an ability to explain complex concepts in a compelling way.
- Good understanding of regulation and regulatory reporting; good experience of various governance forums including Risk & Control forum.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to influence and build consensus.
- Bachelor’s/University degree, master’s degree preferred.
What we can offer you:
- Working directly with the Trade Cluster Head for UK and Europe.
- Responsibility for driving the strategic growth agenda for the cluster.
- Driving cross-product pillar collaboration across all Trade product pillar - Core Trade, Payables Finance, Receivables Finance, Trade Loans & Export & Agency Finance.
- Working in close alignment with cluster product, sales, operations, and functional leadership in achieving cluster goals.
- Driving strategic and regulatory change projects for the cluster.
- Supporting the cluster head in maintaining Risk & Control standards.
- Deputising for the Cluster Head in various forums as needed.
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
- Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
- A discretional annual performance related bonus
- Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
- Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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