Overview
Trade and Working Capital Solutions - Senior Product Manager Controls Lead, Director
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Global Trade and Working Capital Solutions team in Dublin. Citi aims to be a trusted partner to clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965.
What you’ll do
* Strategic Controls Automation: Design and implement technology-driven solutions to automate manual controls, reducing operational risk and increasing efficiency. Include AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automate repetitive tasks, plus workflow orchestration, business process management (BPM), and data validation/reconciliation scripting.
* Automation of Controls Processes: Develop automated rules and alerts for transaction monitoring, compliance checks (regulatory requirements and internal policy adherence), document processing, exception handling, new deal origination, and onboarding from a controls perspective.
* Platform Integration and Optimization: Work with technology teams to integrate automated controls into Trade Finance systems, including API integrations, data warehousing, and system-level scripting.
* Rules Engine Management: Oversee the rule-based engine, ensuring alignment with regulations and risk appetite, with updates as regulations evolve.
* Risk Mitigation and De-risking: Identify control gaps and deploy automated solutions to de-risk the business, embedding controls by design within automated processes.
* Performance Monitoring, Analytics and Reporting: Establish metrics and reporting to monitor automated controls and provide real-time risk insights to senior management.
This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Product, Technology, Operations, In-Business Risk and Controls, and Product Compliance teams to gather requirements and drive successful control enhancements.
What we’ll need from you
* Extensive experience in Trade Finance operations, product management, or risk and controls within a banking institution.
* Extensive experience in technology management, including vendor relationships and platform ownership.
* Expertise in automation technologies, with emphasis on AI, RPA, workflow automation, and relevant scripting/programming skills.
* Proven ability to design, implement and optimize automated control frameworks.
* Strong understanding of Trade Finance products, processes, and associated operational and regulatory risks.
* Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives in a complex, global environment.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for change and operational excellence.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; master’s degree preferred.
What we can offer you
By joining Citi Dublin, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working from home per week), a competitive base salary (annually reviewed), and a range of benefits to support you and your family. Citi is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work.
Job Family Group: Product Management and Development
Job Family: Product Development
Time Type: Full time
Equal Opportunity Statement: Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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