Citi is looking for a Program Management Senior Lead to drive large-scale, cross-functional data programs at the heart of its Global Markets business. Based in London and embedded within the Markets Program Execution team — a centralised change management function responsible for end-to-end delivery of major transformation programs across products, geographies, and client segments — this role offers the opportunity to shape strategic direction, align senior stakeholders, and translate complex data into decisions that matter. If you bring Capital Markets knowledge, structured thinking, and a track record of delivering in fast-paced, global environments, this is a role where your work will have real and measurable impact.

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end program management for strategic data initiatives across the Global Markets business, partnering with stakeholders in Markets, Finance, and Technology to align delivery with business objectives.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, compelling narratives that enable senior leaders to make well-informed, evidence-based decisions.
• Define high-level strategic requirements and produce documentation that bridges business needs and actionable delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning, prioritisation, and escalation of project deliverables in close collaboration with technology and business partners.
• Champion the adoption of strategic data solutions across functions, ensuring stakeholders at all levels understand and are aligned on the target vision.
• Act as the subject matter expert on data within the Markets domain, providing guidance that keeps business initiatives consistent with firm strategy and best practices.
• Identify, escalate, and manage program risks and issues, ensuring mitigation strategies are developed and executed to protect delivery timelines.

What we’ll need from you

• Proven experience in program delivery within financial services, with a clear track record of coordinating cross-functional data programs in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Substantive knowledge of Capital Markets business and products, including a solid understanding of trade lifecycle across Front, Middle, and Back Office functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and consistently deliver high-quality outputs under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly and clearly with stakeholders from working level through to executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex problems and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent university qualification.
• Professional project management certification such as PMP or equivalent would be an asset.

What we can offer you

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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Job Family Group:

Project and Program Management

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Job Family:

Program Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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