Citigroup, Inc

ACH Product Lead, US Domestic Payments - SVP

Citigroup, Inc$163K — $245K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in electronic banking and corporate cash management.
  • Proven track record in managing complex product delivery across cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in evaluating product investments and revenue tracking with finance partners.
  • Ability to translate client and market insights into product strategies.
  • Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions and regions.
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability for outcomes.
  • Effective at managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the ACH product strategy development and go-to-market execution in collaboration with global teams.
  • Drive the planning and launch of new ACH features, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Evaluate product investments with Finance, overseeing revenue and expenditure performance.
  • Understand client needs and implement actionable product improvements through collaboration.
  • Respond to client feedback with solutions to enhance the client experience.
  • Represent Citi in industry forums and contribute to payments thought leadership.
  • Monitor competitive dynamics and emerging trends to inform product strategy.

Benefits

  • High-visibility leadership role with significant influence over ACH strategy.
  • Platform to engage with industry bodies and shape payments thought leadership.
  • Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
  • Access to Citi's global network for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial wellbeing and family needs.
Full Job Description
In this role, you will shape product strategy, accelerate go-to-market execution, and lead cross-functional delivery to grow one of Citi's most strategically important payments capabilities. You will sit within the Services organization, working at the intersection of product, technology, operations, and client coverage to deliver measurable business impact.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and refinement of ACH product strategy, including go-to-market approach and delivery model, in close partnership with global and regional product teams.
  • Drive the end-to-end planning and launch of new ACH capabilities and functionalities, coordinating across technology, operations, implementations, and regional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery.
  • Partner with Finance to evaluate product investment decisions and maintain oversight of revenue, expenditure, and benefits realization.
  • Collaborate with Coverage teams to develop a deep understanding of client needs and translate those insights into actionable product improvements.
  • Build and execute action plans in response to client feedback, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that strengthen the client experience.
  • Represent Citi at industry forums, external working groups, and market events, contributing payments thought leadership that advances the firm's position in the US domestic payments landscape.
  • Shape Citi's external payments narrative by developing informed perspectives on market evolution, regulatory change, and emerging payment technologies, and communicating these to clients, partners, and industry peers.
  • Monitor competitive dynamics, emerging market trends, and new technologies to inform product positioning and strategic priorities.
  • Ensure all product documentation and governance processes meet required standards, maintaining rigorous compliance with applicable policies and regulatory obligations.


Required Qualifications & Skills
  • 10 or more years of experience in electronic banking channels, with solid knowledge of corporate banking practices in the cash management space.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage product delivery across complex, cross-functional environments involving technology, operations, and client-facing teams.
  • Experience evaluating product investments and working with finance partners to track revenue performance and expenditure.
  • Ability to translate client and market insights into clear product strategies and prioritized delivery plans.
  • Skilled at navigating senior stakeholder relationships and influencing decisions across multiple functions and geographies.
  • Takes full ownership of outcomes - sets direction independently, drives work to completion without close oversight, and holds self accountable for results.
  • Operates with a strong execution mindset, managing competing priorities effectively and consistently delivering high-quality work to deadline.
  • Exposure to business analysis, data analysis, and system analysis in a product or banking context.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent university-level qualification.


Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
  • Master's degree in a relevant field such as business, finance, or technology.
  • Familiarity with ACH payment rails, US domestic payment infrastructure, or broader payments industry dynamics.
  • Experience representing an organization externally through industry bodies, working groups, or client-facing thought leadership.
  • Experience working within large, matrixed financial institutions across global and regional product teams.


What We Offer

Joining Citi's Payments business means working at the center of one of the most ambitious growth agendas in the industry. As a top 4 ACH originator in the US, Citi is investing significantly in expanding its payments capabilities - and this role places you at the heart of that expansion, with real ownership, strategic influence, and the scale of a global financial institution behind you.
  • A high-visibility leadership role with direct influence over Citi's ACH growth strategy and commercialization agenda.
  • A platform to shape payments thought leadership externally, engaging with industry bodies, clients, and market participants at the forefront of US payments innovation.
  • Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, supporting a sustainable and productive work rhythm.
  • Access to Citi's global network of payments and product professionals, enabling cross-regional collaboration and knowledge exchange.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression within one of the world's leading financial services organizations.
  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including financial wellbeing and family support programs.
  • A performance-driven environment where your decisions and delivery have measurable impact on clients and the business.


Apply now to take ownership of a market-defining product agenda and help shape the future of US domestic payments at Citi.

Job Family Group:
Product Management and Development

Job Family:
Market Segments and Services

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$163,600.00 - $245,400.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jun 18, 2026

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