Senior Vice President, FX Operations Product Management Lead – Cross Border Payments & Custody FX

Senior Vice President, FX Operations Product Management – Cross Border Payments & Custody FX The Global FX Operations Product Management team sits within the FX Operations team in Markets.  This team is responsible for partnering with stakeholders front to back within FX and other divisions within Citi in delivering FX solutions to clients leveraging Citi’s significant FX franchise.  Specifically, the team partners with the Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS), and Securities Services organisations with supporting FX capabilities. Citi’s Cross Border Payments franchise supports clients in 120+ currencies through a variety of payment rails, pricing styles and workflow solutions.  With one of the largest FX franchises and onshore local markets capability and reach, this role represents a significant opportunity to contribute directly to Citi's strategic objectives, shaping the future of financial services.  This area is going through significant platform transformation and is critical to Citi's strategic initiative in FX.

Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced FX Payments product manager to join our FX Operations Product Management team focused on supporting, transforming and growing the Cross Border Payments and Custody FX business. This role will be instrumental in driving the strategic development, management, and execution of FX Operations systems and process that support FX Payments activity. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying market opportunities, fostering strategic alliances, and delivering cutting-edge FX products that meet the evolving needs of our clients and enhance our competitive position.

Strategic Product Development & Innovation Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new FX product opportunities and innovation initiatives focused on Cross Border Payments and Custody, aligning with the overall business and operations strategy. Work closely with other product managers, the product development team, technology and partners to deliver the transformation journey. Working with management, business and other partners to create client driven product roadmaps and strategy informed by market research and competitor analysis Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. TTS and Securities Services, Sales, Trading, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Risk) to ensure product feasibility, regulatory adherence, and successful launch. Clients & Partnership Management Work closely with select clients in partnership with different business units to create compelling solutions Source, evaluate, and establish strategic partnerships with Citi’s Services business, technology providers, and other external entities that can enhance our FX product offering. Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, fostering collaborative environments for joint product development and go-to-market strategies. Monitor partnership performance and identify opportunities for optimization and growth. Product Lifecycle Management Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for assigned FX products, from ideation to launch, growth, and eventual retirement. Work with product managers and developers to elaborate requirements and build cutting edge FX products suitable for Payments. Oversee product testing, validation, and quality assurance processes. Monitor product performance, gather client feedback, and iterate on product features and enhancements. Ensure products comply with all relevant internal policies and external regulations. Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes impacting the FX market. Represent the firm at industry conferences, seminars, and client engagements, positioning as a thought leader. Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices within the FX product team.

Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer