AVP, Investments Product Manager (UAE Nationals Only)

GCG business in the UAE has a robust wealth management proposition serving a wide range of global customers, with an extensive suite of offerings including investment products, secured lending, insurance products, and treasury / FX products across an open architecture platform.Key Responsibilities : Responsible for the local investment products offering, focusing on Mutual Funds, Secured Lending, Structured Notes, and Alternative Investments, aiming to enhance their contribution to overall wealth management revenues as per the country plan.Design and implement investment campaigns and RM tacticals to increase investment penetration and active clients.Develop segment-specific differentiation and investment product offers to maintain attractiveness and alignment with regional and global initiatives.Collaborate with key stakeholders to resolve issues and improve the client experience journey.Communicate KPIs such as Investor Profile, Investment Penetration, and new Investment Accounts to internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness and focus on targets.Ensure timely renewal of Product Programs and process manuals within guidelines.Maintain ownership and understanding of booking systems to facilitate enhancements per regional guidelines.Work closely with Investment Operations to ensure seamless process delivery and documentation completeness.Support front-line sales teams with timely responses to product-related requests.Maintain audit readiness, achieve satisfactory audit ratings, and contribute to Manager’s Control Assessments to mitigate operational risks.Coordinate with regional product teams to implement regional processes and solutions.Work with the Advisory team on product strategies and model portfolios within the advisory framework.Monitor local competitive landscape periodically to identify strategic opportunities for product or service optimization.Skills : Results-oriented with a proven track record.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to explain financial and economic topics clearly.Strong client service orientation, risk, and opportunity assessment skills.Analytical and influencing skills.Team player with collaborative spirit.Expert in MS Excel, Power Point, Word; familiarity with Bloomberg / Morningstar Direct preferred.Creative, interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and selling skills.Self-starter with high work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile.Competencies : High-level analytical skills with financial markets knowledge.Minimum 6 years of experience in investment products, advisory, insurance, or operations.Experience in similar roles within or outside Citibank preferred.Strong knowledge of financial products/services across economic environments.Deep understanding of asset allocation in portfolio management.Ability to meet KPIs in a regulated environment.Risk management and margin finance knowledge is a plus.Knowledge of Citigroup’s investment processes and governance is preferred.Fluent in English; Arabic knowledge is an advantage.Qualifications : University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields. CFA or Master’s in relevant disciplines preferred.Job Family Group : Product Management and Development Job Family : Product Management Time Type : Full time Note: Please see the above requirements and contact the recruiter for additional skills or clarifications.Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.If you need accommodations due to a disability, please review Accessibility options at Citi. #J-18808-Ljbffr