AI and Data Client Solutions Lead- VP

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 157,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is building the next generation of AI-powered financial products. VP-level Data and AI Solutions Managers will lead AI use-case delivery, engage enterprise clients, and shape product programs across Investor Services.

You will own end-to-end AI use cases, validate solutions with clients, and drive go-to-market plans from prototype to launch. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of solutions/product management experience
• Experience building, launching, or scaling AI/ML-powered products or digital platforms
• Experience with Data Solutions APIs and Cloud Data Sharing
• 3+ years of direct or indirect external client-facing experience
• Deep understanding of AI concepts, model risk management, responsible AI frameworks, and enterprise governance
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills in a global matrixed organization
• Background in a financial services domain (Payments/Transaction Banking/Investor Services/Capital Markets)
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills across audiences

Responsibilities

• Identify, scope, and drive delivery of Data and AI-powered capabilities for clients
• Engage enterprise clients to validate solutions and co-create products
• Define go-to-market plans for AI products from prototype to launch
• Drive client adoption of data products including cloud data sharing and APIs
• Coordinate with Sales, Technology, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Risk, and Legal for alignment
• Manage geographic rollout of Data and AI capabilities across markets with local regulatory considerations

Skills

Solutions management

Product management

AI/ML products

Data solutions APIs

Cloud data sharing

External client-facing experience

AI concepts & governance

Stakeholder management

Financial services domain

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Business/Engineering

Job description

Citi is building the next generation of AI-powered financial products across its global Services business. We are seeking experienced VP-level Data and AI Solutions Managers to drive the use-case, design and delivery of the product agenda for the Investor Services client community.

This role operates at the heart of the business, working at the intersection of commercial product management, client engagement, and Data and AI delivery. You will manage significant components of solutioning and delivery frameword — contributing to strategic direction, prioritising use cases, and driving disciplined execution from concept through to adoption. You will be expected to work with significant autonomy while maintaining close alignment with AI, Data and Product leadership teams.

This is a delivery-focused, design-oriented, client-engaged role. This role is defined by:

• Hands-on execution ownership — you are accountable for client delivery plans and outcomes
• Direct, day-to-day client engagement — you are regularly in the room with enterprise clients validating solutions and co-creating products
• Use case ownership — you manage specific AI use cases end-to‑end, from business case through to production and launch
• Market Intelligence & Programme Management conduct structured market research to identify AI-driven opportunities — translating external signals, client needs, and competitive dynamics into actionable product programmes.
• AI Use Case Development Define, structure, and prioritise AI use cases across the product and sub product portfolio — ensuring each use case is grounded in client value, technical feasibility, and risk acceptability.

Responsibilities:

1. Client-Facing AI Products

• Identify, scope, and drive the delivery of Data and AI-powered capabilities that create differentiated value for clients.
• Engage directly and regularly with enterprise clients to validate solutions, gather requirements, manage expectations, and co-create products
• Define clear go-to-market plans for AI products, managing the full lifecycle from initial prototype to commercial launch
• Drive client adoption of digital and data products such as cloud data sharing and API’s

2. Stakeholder Management & Global Delivery

• Cultivate effective working relationships across Sales, Technology, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Risk, and Legal — facilitating alignment across competing priorities
• Manage the geographic rollout of Data and AI capabilities across multiple markets, adapting solutions to local regulatory requirements while maintaining global design consistency

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Solutions and/or Product management experience, including demonstrated delivery of large-scale, technology-led products
• Proven experience building, launching, or scaling AI/ML-powered products or digital platforms, ideally in financial services or FinTech
• Experience with Data Solutions specifically API’s and Cloud Data Sharing
• 3+ years of direct or indirect external client-facing experience; comfortable co‑creating and validating products with enterprise clients
• Deep understanding of AI concepts, model risk management, responsible AI frameworks, and enterprise governance requirements
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without authority in a matrixed global organisation
• Background in a relevant financial services domain (Payments, Transaction Banking, Investor Services, or Capital Markets)
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills across executive, technical, and client audiences

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.

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

Job Family Group:

Product Management and Development

Job Family:

Digital Product Management

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$157,040.00 - $235,560.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

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