Key Responsibilities
- Define and prioritize the product backlog for trade finance initiatives ensuring alignment with business objectives client needs and regulatory requirements.
- Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives to guide development teams toward timely delivery.
- Manage a team of product analysts developers and stakeholders providing mentorship performance feedback and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Conduct market analysis competitor benchmarking and client feedback sessions to identify opportunities for product innovation in trade finance (e.g. blockchain integration AI-driven risk assessment).
- Collaborate with risk compliance legal and operations teams to ensure products adhere to global regulations (e.g. ICC rules Sanctions AML/KYC).
- Drive digital transformation projects such as API integrations for seamless trade finance ecosystems and automation of manual processes.
- Monitor product performance metrics (e.g. adoption rates revenue impact risk exposure) and iterate based on data-driven insights.
- Represent Citi in industry forums client meetings and regulatory discussions to influence trade finance standards.
- Manage budgets timelines and resources for product development projects ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Business Administration Economics or a related field (MBA preferred).
- Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in the financial industry with at least 10 years focused on banking and trade finance.
- Proven hands-on knowledge of trade finance business processes including import/export financing documentary collections open account trade and supply chain solutions.
- Strong team management skills with experience leading diverse cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Deep expertise in the banking domain including core banking systems transaction banking and international trade operations.
- Demonstrated success in product ownership or management roles preferably in a global bank or fintech firm.
- Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements or team collaborations.