Product Specialist - C10 - LONDON

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? 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

The Product Specialist is an intermediate level position responsible for the development of product plans, strategies and tactics in coordination with the Product Management team. The overall objective of this role is to coordinate the promotion of products to develop new markets, increase share of market and obtain competitive position.

What you’ll do

• Assist the customer lifecycle strategy from acquisition through early client engagement and implement strategies to optimise portfolio performance.
• Assess relevant customer, competitor, and industry insights to help define strategies to improve client experience and portfolio growth.
• Provide insight and recommendations on innovative product development, product targeting, and segmentation strategies as well as oversee aspects of product development life cycle management including market demands, technology trends, and the competitive field.
• Provide insight and execute on core marketing disciplines such as product development, price, promotions, platform and pillars, launching, and marketing to improve client experience and portfolio growth.
• Oversee product financial performance including identifying opportunities and gaps, and developing business strategies.
• Work with Operations and Technology with regards to process design and vendor procurement as well as communicate business plans on marketplace approach.
• Participate in budgeting and planning for strategic priorities and initiatives.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• Relevant experience.
• Cross functional knowledge (e.g. marketing, credit, acquisitions, product development, analytics).
• Ability to drive business innovation, leverage management information, and utilise data analytics to drive results.
• Experience in scenario development and forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience in statistical modelling or other similar techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of product development with focus on commercial application, financial acumen, and investment processes across asset classes.
• Ability to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and influencing skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

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 Belfast, 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 discretionary 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, please review Accessibility at Citi.