Product Development Senior Group Manager (Director)

Citigroup; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Citigroup in Dublin seeks a Product Development Group Manager to lead multiple teams and drive firmwide transformation of the Corporate Action capability. You will supervise a global staff, manage budgets, and deliver progress against strategic plans.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to negotiate at senior levels. Hybrid working with a competitive package is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across multiple teams and functions within a large org.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with ability to drive transformation.
• Experience with budgeting, planning, and policy formulation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global team of 20+ staff across Analysts, Data Engineers, and PMs.
• Drive transformation of Corporate Action capability aligning with industry standards.
• Oversee budget, BoW, and ROI driven programs.

Skills

People management

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Change management

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred

Job description

The Product Development Group Manager manages multiple teams through other managers. In-depth understanding of how own sub-function contributes to achieving the objectives of the function. A good understanding of the industry, direct competitors' products and services, is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the relevant part of the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary. Responsible for executing functional strategy in area managed. Determines approach to implementing functional strategy. Accountable for end results, budgeting, planning, policy formulation and contribution to future strategy of the area(s). Impact reflects size of team managed, strategic influence on the business and interaction with other functions or businesses. Full management responsibility for multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval.

Responsibilities

• People Management: Manage a global team of 20+ staff, including Analysts, Data Engineers, and Program Managers, dedicated to the Firmwide Corporate Action Capability.
• Strategic Transformation: Drive the transformation of firmwide Corporate Action capability by enhancing internal systems in line with emerging industry standards, business demand, and the wider MRD platform architecture.
• Stakeholder Management: Expertly manage diverse stakeholders and lead multi-year transformation programs.
• Program Management: Oversee budget management, Book of Work (BoW) management, and demonstrate proven experience in delivering phased Return on Investment (ROI).
• Corporate Actions Expertise: Provide expert knowledge in Corporate Actions across one or more of Custody, Fund Services, Markets, and Wealth.
• Industry Standards: Ensure familiarity with SWIFT 15022/20022 and the state-of-the-art in Corporate Action Processing.
• Data Governance: Apply a strong understanding of Data Governance principles to all product and data initiatives.
• Technology Regulation: Possess a strong understanding of technology regulation relevant to financial services.

Recommended Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience, including 8-10+ years' managerial experience
• Proven track record of successfully managing in a large and complex business
• Intellectual curiosity, analytical and conceptual thinker
• Proactively seeks and develops new opportunities
• Thorough financial acumen and P&L management experience
• Excellent analytical, interpretive and problem solving skills
• Proven track record of bringing diverse groups and perspectives to work against a common goal
• Ability to maintain momentum and minimize client and employee attrition
• Demonstrated people management skills with ability to motivate large teams and drive results
• Ability to collaborate and clearly communicate with senior members of an organization
• Project Management skills with experience leading large cross functional initiatives
• Proven track record as change agent, with ability to encourage and embrace innovative ideas and solutions

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred and managerial experience

We Offer

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. Discover more here. ( 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 energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

130 000,00 - 230 000,00

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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