Product Development Transformation Lead, Vice President

Citi is looking for a Product Development Transformation Lead to drive high-impact change across the Funds Middle Office Business, shaping the future of investment operations through strategic product development, Agile execution, and cutting‑edge data and AI capabilities. This is a pivotal individual‑contributor role sitting at the intersection of product strategy, technology, and operations — contributing directly to the planning, development, and execution of the Middle Office product roadmap across operating models, platform redesign, data management, and evolving client needs.

If you are a product professional who thrives on translating complex business challenges into scalable, client‑focused solutions, this role offers the scope and seniority to make a measurable difference at a global financial institution.

• Lead strategic product development and transformation initiatives across the Funds Middle Office Business, ensuring each program aligns with overall business objectives and delivers measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate complex, cross‑functional programs spanning product, technology, and operations teams, driving seamless execution and successful delivery of key Middle Office initiatives.
• Translate high‑level business strategy into actionable product development plans, establishing clear accountability across teams and proactively identifying and mitigating risks to delivery.
• Champion Agile ways of working across Middle Office squads and release trains, mentoring Product Owners and ensuring Program Increments are planned and executed in line with Citi’s Agile strategy.
• Bridge the gap between business requirements, product vision, and technical implementation to develop scalable solutions — including the deployment of AI frameworks — that accelerate time to market and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop data capabilities for the business, including quality control frameworks and close‑to‑real‑time data offerings that serve clients, internal stakeholders, and the broader business line.
• Engage senior leaders, clients, and cross‑functional partners to gather requirements, communicate roadmap progress, and align stakeholders on product vision and transformation direction.
• Identify and pursue value‑creation opportunities beyond immediate project scope, contributing to product innovation roadmaps, external partner collaboration, and ongoing market and competitor analysis.

• Significant experience in product management, business analysis, or technology transformation within financial services, with a focus on data‑intensive environments.
• Solid knowledge of Middle Office services and investment operations, including trade management, settlement servicing, performance measurement services, post‑trade compliance and end client reporting.
• Demonstrated experience delivering data integration strategies and client‑facing solutions that meet complex operational requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with AI and machine‑learning automation projects, applied to process improvement or new product feature development.
• Understanding of Book of Record management, including Investment Book of Record (IBOR) and Accounting Book of Record (ABOR) oversight.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure, adapting quickly to changing requirements and driving initiatives forward autonomously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with a collaborative approach to working across operations, technology, compliance, legal, risk, and finance teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

• Familiarity with Order Management Systems (OMS) and their role within investment operations workflows.
• Exposure to digital assets, distributed ledger technology (DLT)‑based trading strategies, or cryptocurrency fund administration.
• Experience supporting asset manager operations across fund and account structures.
• A background in Financial Engineering, an MBA, or a relevant…