Product Manager, Agency Securities Lending - Senior Vice President

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 Execution Services 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

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager to join our Agency Securities Lending (ASL) team within the Investment Banking division. This role is critical in shaping the strategic direction and delivery of innovative lending solutions for institutional clients. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of agency lending, collateral management, and the broader securities financing ecosystem, along with strong analytical, business analysis, and project management skills.

What you’ll do – Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Support definition of and management of the product roadmap for Agency Securities Lending services, aligning with market trends, client needs, and regulatory developments.
• Lead initiatives focused on Target Operating Model (TOM) design and transformation, including front-to-back process redesign and platform consolidation efforts.
• Drive large-scale platform transformation projects, including technology upgrades, third-party integrations, and migration to scalable architecture.
• Identify and prioritise product enhancements to improve client experience, operational efficiency, and risk management.
• Champion innovation in lending models, route optimisation, collateral transformation, and digital tooling to maintain a competitive edge.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the product owner within Agile delivery teams, working closely with technology, operations, trading desks, risk, compliance, and legal.
• Translate complex business needs into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, acting as a Business Analyst across multiple workstreams.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, including scoping, planning, execution, testing, and post-implementation support.
• Manage project governance and reporting for product initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Facilitate workshops, working groups, and governance forums with global stakeholders to drive consensus and ensure successful execution of product initiatives.
• Coordinate with Change Management and Operational Excellence teams to ensure readiness and adoption across impacted user groups.

Client Engagement & Market Intelligence

• Engage with institutional clients, custodians, and agent lenders to gather feedback and ensure the product remains market leading.
• Monitor market and competitor developments across agency and principal lending, synthetic financing, and ESG-related impacts on lending.

Risk, Control & Regulatory Oversight

• Partner with internal risk and compliance teams to ensure the product meets regulatory standards and internal control frameworks.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes impacting securities lending (e.g., SFTR, CSDR, CRD6, Basel III/IV) and implement corresponding product adjustments.

Performance & Analytics

• Leverage data and performance analytics to drive product decisions and identify opportunities for revenue optimization and risk reduction.
• Develop KPIs and metrics to track product adoption, utilisation, and impact on business performance.

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 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

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

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