Digital Assets Product Director - London (Hybrid)

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in Digital Assets and Innovation to Citi’s Investor and Issuer Services businesses.

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 Investor and Issuer Services businesses support the full securities lifecycle including issuance, custody, funds servicing, lending and collateral services.  Citi provides services to global blue chip financial intermediaries and investors in over 100 markets and is the leading proprietary network bank with our Services business occupying a number one market position.

What you’ll do

The Product Director will be responsible for driving digital asset strategy and product delivery reporting directly to the Head of Digital Assets and working closely with the Product, Operations, Technology and Risk partners across the organisation.  Responsibilities include development of strategy, product development & management, legal & risk analysis, supporting operations and technology requirements, leading initiatives through internal governance and approval processes, developing commercial models and supporting the sales and onboarding processes. The candidate will also engage with external industry initiatives, regulators, clients and develop thought leadership. 

• Lead initiatives to develop new digital asset capabilities in line with business strategy. 

• Responsible for successful product implementation driving engagement with partners such as business heads, product management, operations, technology, risk, legal, compliance and client management.

• Work with the Head of Digital Assets to develop the digital asset strategy, planning and commercial models.

• Responsibility for the delivery of the digital asset product workstreams including:

  • business requirements for technology development, including a clear definition of success criteria

  • product scope, governance and approval documentation and internal approval processes

  • development of risk and control framework working closely with Risk, Legal and Compliance to ensure risks are understood, documented and mitigated

  • develop commercialisation plans

• Act as a Digital Assets subject matter expert.

• Represent the firm on external initiatives or advocacy efforts.

• Form partnerships with external suppliers and lead supplier engagement.

• Maintain a close relationship with key stakeholders and partners including Operations & Technology and work in partnership to develop capabilities.

What we’ll need from you

• Essential the candidate has delivered digital asset solutions within Financial Services or similar Fintech/Digital Asset providers.

• Strong experience within financial services ideally within post trade services, including custody.

• Proven track record in leading and driving product development and management, engaging with technology, operations, product, risk and compliance.

• Strong risk & control experience and mindset within Financial Services and Digital Assets.

• Strong experience in regulatory engagement, client and industry facing experience.

• Background in product, operational processes, technology platforms and front office activities desirable.

• Experience in managing people and teams.

• Experience in managing budgets programme delivery.

• Experience of working in a large, global organisation and managing cross functional teams and stakeholders.

• Degree holder, ideally in Business/Finance or other related fields although not essential

What we can offer you

The role will have a global remit and support all Investor and Issuer Services products.   The candidate will be on the cutting edge of a new financial ecosystem and will help to evolve and transform our existing business by developing new capabilities for the future.  The global nature of the role will lead to a broad network of internal and external partners and a wide range of future career opportunities. 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. 

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