Asset Servicing Product Manager (Hybrid)

Citi; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Dublin is seeking a Product Manager to develop products for their Custody Asset Servicing team. This role involves working closely with various partners to implement product changes and ensure compliance with market requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in securities and asset servicing, alongside exceptional communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals in the finance sector.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive base salary

Additional benefits supporting employee well-being

Qualifications

• Extensive relevant experience.
• Proven client facing experience beneficial.
• Background in operational processes and technology platforms.
• Ability to analyze processes and identify risks.
• Strong team player and self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Custody Asset Servicing team to meet goals.
• Implement global product strategies focusing on product extensions.
• Create Business Requirements Documentation based on client needs.
• Ensure product developments meet internal business approval requirements.
• Support relationship teams as product expert.

Skills

Strong securities background with focus on asset servicing

Good inter-personal and communications skills

Proven project management and implementation skills

Creative and resourceful problem solving

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in communications and problem solving.

Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. 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.

Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.

Team / Role Overview

The Custody Asset Servicing Product team focuses on developing products for the Custody business lines. Citi provides settlement, custody and asset servicing solutions to investor & intermediary clients through its Global Custodian and its global network of sub custodians (domestic custodians). The Custody Asset Servicing Product team are seeking a strong Product Manager / Developer in the EMEA region focusing specifically on Investor Clients (contracted with the London and Luxembourg Global Windows) who can work within the global asset servicing team ensuring it meets its goals of supporting the Global Custody EMEA business focusing on the development of Asset Servicing capabilities.

Working closely with business, legal, risk and operational partners for Custody in identifying and implementing product changes/enhancements in line with business, regulatory and market mandatory requirements. Actively participate in Industry forums to ensure that Citi is kept abreast of market changes and that Citi views are represented.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Custody Asset Servicing team to ensure it meets its goals as agreed with the EMEA Global Custody business.
• Agree product development priorities as part of the annual plan with Custody business owners.
• Understand, communicate and implement global product strategies with primary focus on product extensions.
• Work closely with global asset servicing BaNCS project team to ensure platform is developed and rolled out in line with business requirements.
• Help define new product scope.
• Work closely with operations and technology to create detailed Business Requirements Documentation defining core product functionality based on client demand, market/regulatory requirement or long-term strategic objectives.
• Ensure products developed and implemented in line with business requirements.
• Ensure all product developments / extensions are documented in the Product Catalogue and that these are reviewed annually.
• Work with other internal partners (risk, legal, compliance etc) to ensure all new product developments meet internal business approval requirements.
• Support relationship and sales teams acting as product expert when discussing new opportunities with clients.
• Support the implementation of 'pilot' clients where required, ensuring documented processes and procedures are in place.
• Keep abreast of market trends and client needs working closely with clients and coverage organisations.
• Review and influence/lobby local markets to follow industry standards re transparency and key data elements. Ensure Citi platforms are able to support and complement said enhancements.
• Participate in relevant industry governing bodies and EMEA Deal review process as applicable representing the EMEA Global Custody business.

Requirements

• Extensive relevant experience.
• Strong securities background with specific focus on asset servicing.
• Proven client facing experience beneficial.
• Background in operational processes, technology platforms and front office activities.
• Ability to analyse different processes and identify inherent risks.
• Good inter-personal and communications skills.
• Both a strong team player and self-starter.
• Creative and resourceful problem solving.
• Proven project management and implementation skills.

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Dublin, 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 that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.

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 energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

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