Vice President, Securities Finance Data… at Citigroup · London

Vice President, Securities Finance Data Product Manager Location: London United Kingdom Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Securities Finance team. 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. Team/Role Overview: Citi’s Securities Finance team is looking for a Vice President to fill a hybrid Product Manager / Data Scientist role. You will be accountable for delivering a first-class experience for data consumers by driving the design, development, and commercialization of analytical tools and data products. The initial core focus will be on providing insights necessary for our business and its clients to deliver superior risk and capital adjusted returns, with a strong emphasis on capital analysis and optimization and enhancing client returns. The Securities Finance team is part of the Investor Services franchise within Services at Citi. We bring market leading agency execution solutions to our clients across several asset classes and trade types through our Securities Lending, Cash Investments (DAIS) and Collateral Management and Optimisation products. You are a change agent, curious and passionate about data and technology, with a critical focus on delivering business outcomes through data. In this role you will work closely with our Sales, Trading and Product management teams to create executable data-driven insights and strategies that will create value for our clients. What you’ll do: Work with data consumers (including Trading, Product, Tech and Ops partners) to capture and prioritize their needs and develop and assess key client profitability metrics on an ongoing basis. Deliver a suite of consistent, high-quality, easy-to-use Investor Services data products for internal users and clients that optimize risk-adjusted returns and capital consumption as market conditions change. Serve as a data strategist to identify and integrate new datasets that can be leveraged through our product capabilities, and work closely with technology teams in the development and commercialization of data products. Devise and utilize algorithms and models to mine big-data stores; perform data and error analysis to improve models; clean and validate data for uniformity and accuracy. Drive resolution of data quality issues through root cause analysis and close collaboration with data governance and data stewards for consistent application and adoption of policies and controls. Prepare timely and insightful analysis and reporting for leadership that provides critical insights into business performance and client returns. Implement analytical models in production by collaborating with software developers and data modelers across the firm. Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. What we will need from you: Significant experience, preferably within the Investment Management or Markets industry. Proven track record of stakeholder management from a product standpoint, preferably in a markets prime business or agency securities lending. Demonstrated experience in the disciplines of data modelling and data governance. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability with proficiency in data mining, statistical analysis, and experience using Data tools (e.g., ETL, Tableau, Python, SQL). Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities, changing priorities, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to convey complex concepts concisely and influence relationships at all levels. Understanding of global regulatory frameworks relevant to Securities Finance (e.g., SEC 15c3-3, SFTR, Basel III/IV, UMR) and US regulatory Capital Rules. Bachelor's/University degree required. Master's degree, or a Ph.D. in a quantitative field like Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science is desirable. What we can offer you We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi London, 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 such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretional annual performance related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Alongside 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 energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Product Management and Development ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Product Management ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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