Product Management Senior Lead Analyst, SVP (Hybrid)

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Job Overview

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Citi’s Risk Management organization oversees risk-taking activities and assesses risks and issues independently of the front line units.  We establish and maintain the enterprise risk management framework that ensures the ability to consistently identify, measure, monitor, control and report material aggregate risks.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Senior Vice President, Product Management Senior Lead Analyst - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Product Management Senior Lead Analyst 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:

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Model Risk Management (MRM) is a critical part of Citi’s Global Risk Management organization, providing independent oversight of models used across the firm to manage risk and inform key business decisions. The System Strategy and Oversight (SSO) team within MRM is responsible for the driving the product strategy, program management, governance, and continuous enhancement of the Model Risk Management System (MRMS).

We are seeking a Senior Vice President with demonstrated ownership capabilities, strong product management expertise, and a proven ability to drive system and process transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will play an integral role in modernizing Citi’s model risk infrastructure, delivering solutions that ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment.

In this role, you’re expected to: 

• Lead initiatives to redesign and reengineer the Model Risk Management System (MRMS) in alignment with Citi’s Model Risk Management Policy, Procedures, and broader system strategy.
• Develop and execute a multiyear roadmap for Model Risk Management, aligning with organizational vision.
• Translate policy and procedural requirements into detailed process flows, system requirements, and actionable project plans, identifying opportunities for streamlining, automation, and enhanced controls.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Risk, Model Development, Validation, Technology, and Business Management functions to deliver integrated, effective system solutions.
• Author comprehensive business requirements and partner with technology teams to oversee solution design, development, and implementation.
• Drive system enhancements that simplify model lifecycle management processes, integrate emerging technologies such as Gen AI, and improve risk metrics reporting and documentation digitization.
• Prioritize Initiatives, provide governance over IT project delivery, ensuring initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with budgetary and strategic objectives.
• Define and oversee system quality standards, preventive control mechanisms, user acceptance testing (UAT) processes, and end-user training programs.
• Maintain strong control, governance, and documentation practices in line with Citi standards and regulatory expectations.
• 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: 

Experience:

• Minimum 14 years of professional experience, including 5+ years in product development, technology-driven system enhancement, or governance roles.
• Prior experience in model risk management, model development, model validation, or similar risk/control functions within financial institutions strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance on model risk management, including SR 11-7 and SR 15-18, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives involving risk management, technology, and process reengineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing document digitization and metrics, with a focus on driving integration with Generative AI models (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with database design, SQL for analysis, and reporting frameworks.
• Working knowledge of emerging technologies, including experience building Proofs-of-Concept (POCs) in Python, R, or similar programming languages, is advantageous.
• Strong project management discipline, with proven ability to manage initiatives through full lifecycle execution.
• Proficiency in Jira (for backlog management), Confluence (for documentation), and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, execution-focused approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing high-quality executive-level materials.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and business lines.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the broader strategic context.
• Ownership mindset: commitment to seeing initiatives through from conception to delivery, proactively identifying and resolving challenges.

Education:

Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with 14+ years,

Why Join Us:

This role offers the opportunity to drive critical initiatives that shape the future of Citi’s model risk governance framework. You will work in a highly visible, high-impact environment, partnering with senior stakeholders and technology teams to deliver solutions that strengthen Citi’s risk management infrastructure and operational resilience

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 Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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