AVP – Product Strategy and Planning Specialist

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Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here.  At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks.  We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning.  You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Shape your Career with Citi

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as AVP – Product Strategy and Planning Specialist (Internal Job Title: Prod Strat & Plan Specialist - C12 ) based in Mumbai, India.  Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.  For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.
• We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.

The Prod Strat & Plan Specialist is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new

techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• The Product Strategy & Planning Specialist assists in a comprehensive product marketing cycle which may include identification of market potential, establishing of pricing and market strategies, estimates of potential sales, introduction to market, distribution/channel issues, definition of promotional activities and management of product through phase-out
• Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information
• Leverages analytical skills and in-depth disciplinary knowledge in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources
• Contributes to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function
• Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area, coordinate and contributes to the objectives of the function and overall business
• Has significant impact in terms of project size, or geography by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization
• Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual
• Assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams and involved in coaching and training of new hires
• 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 5-8 years of experience
• Knowledge of financial services industry
• Experience following latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business
• Knowledge of partner management, business development, and planning
• Ability to make judgments and offer solutions based on analytical thought comparing and selecting alternatives
• Analytical ability with interpretive thinking will be required
• Applies d creativity to problem analysis and resolution for complicated and/or unique situations
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to develop materials including presentations for senior leadership
• Extremely high level of attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work with leaders across the organization
• Excellent project management and organization skills, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize within tight deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team, with a high degree of collaboration with cross functional teams
• Ability to influence and challenge conventional thinking

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today

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Job Family Group:

Product Management and Development

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Job Family:

Product Strategy and Planning

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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