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26954541
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 15, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team 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.
Job Overview
Citibank, N.A. seeks a Product Management Senior Lead Analyst for its New York, New York location.
Duties:
- Assist in development and analysis of strategic product roadmaps, product enhancement and development, product launches, and product marketing to gain maximum benefit from each product, as well as review surveys and analyze competitive industry landscapes to identify relative trends, threats, and opportunities for product managers.
- Participate in day-to-day product management for core products such as product delivery, client experience, and client communication strategies as well as help the team prioritize, negotiate, and remove obstacles to achieve business results.
- Execute client value propositions, positioning, segmentation, pricing, targeting, channel strategies, and competitive differentiation to achieve preferred status as a partner to Citi clients.
- Provide informal guidance or on-the-job training to new team members.
- Oversee client and competitor market research, develop product innovation roadmap, and assist product managers in addressing fundamental trials of product commoditization to create an advanced set of solutions.
- Contribute to achievement of acquisition targets, product financial performance, revenue performance, and expense management goals as well as oversee identification and execution of opportunities and gaps business plans.
- Implement team procedures, client problem resolution, and client management.
- A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with Citi policies and protocols.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree (3 or 4 years), or foreign equivalent, in Business, Finance, Financial Accounting, or related field and 4 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as a Business Readiness Manager, Client Onboarding Team Head, Product Sales Support Sr Manager, or related position involving design and enhancement digital banking platform for a global financial services institution. 4 years of experience must include:
- Digitization of client engagement procedures;
- Conceptualization, design and implementation of process re-engineering for digitization;
- Managing different areas of commercial banking portals including KYC and onboarding solutions;
- Project planning and delivery management;
- Leading compliance with onboarding policies and procedures;
- Design and implementation of client onboarding workflow and digital solutions;
- JIRA, Confluence, FIGMA;
- UI/UX development and enhancement;
- Product piloting and transition to commercialization.
Up to 5% international and domestic travel required. Applicants submit resumes at https://jobs.citi.com/. Please reference Job ID #26954541. EO Employer.
Wage Range:
$216,100 to $236,100
Job Family Group:
Product Management and Development
Job Family:
Product Management
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
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;
- 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:
May 29, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26954541
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 15, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team 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.
Job Overview
Citibank, N.A. seeks a Product Management Senior Lead Analyst for its New York, New York location.
Duties:
- Assist in development and analysis of strategic product roadmaps, product enhancement and development, product launches, and product marketing to gain maximum benefit from each product, as well as review surveys and analyze competitive industry landscapes to identify relative trends, threats, and opportunities for product managers.
- Participate in day-to-day product management for core products such as product delivery, client experience, and client communication strategies as well as help the team prioritize, negotiate, and remove obstacles to achieve business results.
- Execute client value propositions, positioning, segmentation, pricing, targeting, channel strategies, and competitive differentiation to achieve preferred status as a partner to Citi clients.
- Provide informal guidance or on-the-job training to new team members.
- Oversee client and competitor market research, develop product innovation roadmap, and assist product managers in addressing fundamental trials of product commoditization to create an advanced set of solutions.
- Contribute to achievement of acquisition targets, product financial performance, revenue performance, and expense management goals as well as oversee identification and execution of opportunities and gaps business plans.
- Implement team procedures, client problem resolution, and client management.
- A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with Citi policies and protocols.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree (3 or 4 years), or foreign equivalent, in Business, Finance, Financial Accounting, or related field and 4 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as a Business Readiness Manager, Client Onboarding Team Head, Product Sales Support Sr Manager, or related position involving design and enhancement digital banking platform for a global financial services institution. 4 years of experience must include:
- Digitization of client engagement procedures;
- Conceptualization, design and implementation of process re-engineering for digitization;
- Managing different areas of commercial banking portals including KYC and onboarding solutions;
- Project planning and delivery management;
- Leading compliance with onboarding policies and procedures;
- Design and implementation of client onboarding workflow and digital solutions;
- JIRA, Confluence, FIGMA;
- UI/UX development and enhancement;
- Product piloting and transition to commercialization.
Up to 5% international and domestic travel required. Applicants submit resumes at https://jobs.citi.com/. Please reference Job ID #26954541. EO Employer.
Wage Range:
$216,100 to $236,100
Job Family Group:
Product Management and Development
Job Family:
Product Management
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
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;
- 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:
May 29, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Product Management Lead
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Product Management Lead roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying to plan your timeline.
Target companies with established OPT sponsorship history
Focus on employers who have previously sponsored H-1B visas, since those companies already have immigration infrastructure. Mid-size tech firms and enterprise software companies are particularly active sponsors for senior product roles.
Lead with product outcomes, not just process skills
Hiring managers at this level want to see revenue impact, retention improvements, and roadmap wins. Quantify your past results clearly so recruiters see your value before OPT authorization even becomes a conversation.
Disclose your OPT status early in recruiter conversations
Bringing up work authorization on the first recruiter call prevents wasted time for both sides. Frame it confidently: state your current authorization period, your STEM extension eligibility, and your H-1B cap timeline so there are no surprises.
Apply well before your OPT expiration date
Senior product roles have longer hiring cycles, often eight to twelve weeks from first screen to offer. Start your search at least four months before your OPT end date to leave room for interviews, negotiations, and STEM extension processing.
Emphasize cross-functional leadership to differentiate yourself
Product Management Lead roles require coordinating engineering, design, and business stakeholders. Highlighting this experience signals you can hit the ground running, which makes sponsorship feel like a smaller obstacle to hesitant hiring managers.
Product Management Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Product Management Lead on F-1 OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your degree field. Product Management Lead positions typically qualify under degrees in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or Engineering. Confirm the role aligns with your degree field with your DSO before accepting an offer to stay compliant.
Does a Product Management Lead role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The employer also needs to be enrolled in E-Verify, which most companies hiring at this level already are.
How do I find Product Management Lead jobs that are open to OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students. It surfaces roles from employers with active sponsorship histories, so you avoid wasting applications on companies that categorically reject candidates requiring work authorization. Filtering by role seniority and visa-friendliness saves significant time at this stage of your search.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after hiring me on OPT for a Product Management Lead role?
Many do, particularly in technology, finance, and enterprise software. Senior product roles are harder to fill, which gives you more negotiating leverage on sponsorship than entry-level candidates have. Companies with an H-1B sponsorship track record are your best targets. Ask directly about their sponsorship policy before progressing past the first round.
What happens to my Product Management Lead job if my OPT expires before H-1B is approved?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed STEM extension or cap-gap protection applies, you can generally continue working without interruption. Cap-gap coverage bridges the period between your OPT expiration and October 1 when H-1B status begins, provided your petition was selected in the lottery and properly filed.